The authors of the text explore the "Medieval Synthesis" in Chapter 12. As they explain on page 379, "In the period from 1215 to 1340, Europeans at every level, from workshop artisans to kings and popes, thought that they could harmonize all ideas with Christianity, all aspects of this world with the next, and all of nature with revelation." In the third section, the authors describe the attempt to achieve synthesis or cooperation between secular rulers, especially kings, towns and the church.
Explain what was meant by "synthesis."
Discuss three examples of the attempts at "synthesis."
Draw a conclusion about how successful the church was in achieving the "Medieval Synthesis."
View Rubric