Blending Of Culture

The Blending of Cultures

The Roman Empire was once a dominating force. It spanned its reach far and wide, spanning over multiple continents. However, for several factors, the Empire would fall. Within the ashes, a new thriving power would emerge over time. With that force, a new religion would gain prominence. Not only is a new religion taking a prominent stand, but also the introduction of new societies created an impact on European history. The blending of Christian, Germanic, and Roman elements in culture helped Europe to develop a distinctive culture with the church as its primary institution and the view of Christianity. Economic life centered on a concern for subsistence and security within local and rural customs. However, the church

One such direction was that of Justinian, for he “turned everything upside down.” Justinian would jolt the blending of cultures, by giving law a written doctrine. For, “the entire Roman Empire, there are many … dissenting doctrines.” Justinian written doctrine would further become known as Corpus Juris Civilis, which translates to the “body of civil law.” With this act, we see a perfection of The Burgundian Code, a code that was established prior to Justinian’s rule. It is believed that by “the most glorious king Gundobad,” a book was established that contained “laws past and present … be preserved throughout all future time.” A considerable influence that would aid the Carolingians to build a uniting government

Within the code we see examples such as, “in the name of God” and “through which God is pleased.” Both references give a Christian influence with the annotation with the God. Even within Justinian’s Code, we Christian influence with the annotation of God, “with the blessing of God.” God also played a significant role within The History of The Franks Clotilda believed there to be one true god. To Further influence Clovis to convert in believing and abandoning his own beliefs, Clovis stated “I gladly hear you, most holy father.” To which, Clovis under his own hand would help to change the beliefs of his own people, as stated by his followers, “O pious king, we reject our mortal gods.” Finally, Romans influenced the Burgundian Code by the use their dating system, “fourth day before the Kalends of April.” Roman, Christian, and Germanic influences that significantly altered remarkable achievements in western Europe.

What led to the implementation of a universal empire came under Charlemagne? Under Merovingian dynasty, the empire saw the king, “with his royal title … act the part of ruler.” A Merovingian king did not actually rule. He was a mere puppet, who posed the “empty title of King”. The authority of the Merovingian kings declined, and real power gradually came to rest in the hands of the mayors of the