CHAPTER XXIII

THE MEDIÆVAL CHURCH AT ITS HEIGHT 569

OUTLINE: I.--Characteristics of the thirteenth century. II.--Territorial extent and wealth of the Church. III.--Organisation of the papal hierarchy completed. IV.--The legal system of the Church. V.--The official language and ritual of the Church. VI.--The sacramental system. VII.--The employment of art. VIII.--The Church moulded the civilisation of Europe. IX.--Sources.

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THE RISE OF THE MEDIÆVAL CHURCH

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