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The Role of Churches in Medieval Society

January 30, 2023
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The Role of Churches in Medieval Society
Sophia Rodriguez

Sophia Rodriguez

Religious Studies Professor

Dr. Rodriguez teaches comparative religion at Columbia University and has published several books on religious practices.

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In medieval Europe, churches were far more than places of worship; they were the central institutions around which society was organized.

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