The Middle Ages
Running head: THE MIDDLE AGES
The Middle Ages
HUM 100 Introduction to the Humanities
April 5, 2007
Abstract
This paper represents an Art Commission Statement, as issued by the Interfaith Panel, in relationship to the newly built Christian and Jewish Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center. The primary purpose of the Art Commission Statement is to identify and describe a symbol that best represents both religions and to lay the groundwork for a sculpture's design, erection and permanent display in the building's lobby. The panel diligently researched both religions, unanimously decided upon a symbol, and is now seeking an artist to accept the commission. This document provides the details and research that lead to the panel's decisions.
Introduction
The world is comprised of a variety of organized religions. Judaism and Christianity are two of the oldest and greatest monotheistic religions and of which both are two of the most practiced faiths in our world today. Interestingly, the origins of these religions intersect, as Christianity began as a Jewish sect in the 1st century AD. The mission of the Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center (ICHC) is to bring together these two religions with the purpose of improving interfaith relationships for all religions in existence today. Through knowledge and education sharing activities, the ICHC can bridge the cultural divide to improve communications throughout the world, which will lead to reduced violence and oppression.
The Early Middle Age
The Early Middle Ages (ca. 500-1000), also known as the Dark Ages, was a formative period where the classical, Christian and Germanic traditions came together and created the foundation for the economic, social, and cultural patterns of medieval life.
The Germanic influence without a doubt was a great factor for many of the aspects of the early middle ages. Following...
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