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III. The Middle Ages (West) (500-1500 AD)
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III. THE MIDDLE AGES (WEST) (500-1500 AD)
1. The Dark Ages
For Western Europe, the first part of the Middle Ages, until about 1,000, can be called the Dark Ages.
(1) Throughout the 3rd and 4th centuries, wandering tribes were migrating across Russia and Europe - Goths, Visigoths, Vandal and countless other tribes. This new tribes swept across the borders of the old empire in wave.
(2) Diocletian and Constantine save the system from collapse for 100 years, but the end was inevitable.
(3) In 410 Rome itself was ransacked by the Visigoths. In 476 the ancient capital was actually captured by a barbarian king, Ocdoacer, who installed himself as ruler. Hereafter the Dark Ages would coming up.
(4) Theology was largely confined to the monasteries (monastic theology). It was produced in an atmosphere of commitment and devotion, within the framework of a life lived according to the Rule of Benedict, for example.
(4) The goal was only for edification and worship, and the approach was one of contemplation and adoration.
(5) The theologian was not a detached academic observer studying his material from outside, but a commitment, involved participant.
(6) In those times, nothing would be developed at the whole sphere. Therefore these ages have been called the 'Dark Ages'.
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