How was the Christian life different after the Edict of Milan?
After the Edict of Milan Christians were no longer persecuted. Rather, Christianity was legalized and became the official religion of the Roman Empire. 4. What did the monastic rule of Benedict emphasize? The monastic rule of Benedict emphasized prayer, study, and work. 5. What doctrines were defined at the Council of Nicea and Council of Ephesus? At the Council of Nicea the doctrine of the Trinity was defined. At the Council of Ephesus the doctrine that Mary was the Mother of God and the mother of the human Jesus was defined. 6. How did the eastern patriarchs regard the bishop of Rome? The eastern patriarchs regarded the bishop of Rome as one to be respected because Rome is the place where Peter is buried. 7. Explain how Christian conversion of Germanic tribes often occurred. Often when the head of the tribe con the whole tribe did as well. 8. What was the stated purpose of the Crusades? The stated purpose of the Crusades was to get back the Holy Land from the Muslims. 9. What were so
