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During which period was the term 'Babylonian Captivity' used to describe the movement of the pope's court to France?
During which period was the term 'Babylonian Captivity' used to describe the movement of the pope's court to France?
- Middle Ages (correct)
- Renaissance
- Enlightenment
- Ancient Times
When did the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish people occur?
When did the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish people occur?
- Between 500 BCE and 400 BCE
- Between 597 BCE and 538 BCE (correct)
- Between 700 BCE and 600 BCE
- Between 300 BCE and 200 BCE
Who freed the Jewish people from the Babylonian Captivity?
Who freed the Jewish people from the Babylonian Captivity?
- Alexander the Great
- Darius the Great
- Cyrus the Great (correct)
- Xerxes the Great
What led to the Jewish-Babylonian War?
What led to the Jewish-Babylonian War?
Who laid siege to Judah around 597 BCE?
Who laid siege to Judah around 597 BCE?
Who first used the term 'Babylonian Captivity' to describe the movement of the pope's court to France?
Who first used the term 'Babylonian Captivity' to describe the movement of the pope's court to France?
Apart from the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible, which historical sources corroborate the Babylonian Captivity?
Apart from the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible, which historical sources corroborate the Babylonian Captivity?
During the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish People, how long did the captivity last?
During the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish People, how long did the captivity last?
What was the reason for the papacy's move to Avignon in 1305?
What was the reason for the papacy's move to Avignon in 1305?
What was the impact of Pope Gregory XI's decision to return the papacy to Rome?
What was the impact of Pope Gregory XI's decision to return the papacy to Rome?
What was the outcome of the Council of Constance in 1414?
What was the outcome of the Council of Constance in 1414?
In what year did the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish People end?
In what year did the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish People end?
What was the duration of the Avignon papacy?
What was the duration of the Avignon papacy?
How many popes were elected during the Council of Constance in 1414?
How many popes were elected during the Council of Constance in 1414?
What was the impact of the schism on the Catholic Church?
What was the impact of the schism on the Catholic Church?
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Study Notes
The Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish People
- After the capture of Jerusalem, tens of thousands of Jewish people were exiled from Judah
- Historians disagree about the exact date of the Babylonian Captivity, with sources suggesting 597 BCE or 586 BCE
- The Jewish people were forcibly moved to Babylon and faced pressure to conform to Babylonian culture
- Despite the circumstances, they maintained their religious traditions, including prayer, dietary restrictions, and laws
- The captivity lasted either 48 years or 59 years, and ended in 538 BCE when Persian King Cyrus the Great allowed their return to Jerusalem
The Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy: Timeline and History
- Prior to the papacy being located in Avignon, the pope was considered the religious authority over all Christians
- Pope Boniface VIII's involvement in French politics led to conflict and the papacy's move to Avignon in 1305
- The Avignon papacy was influenced by French power and lasted until 1378, during which the Knights Templar were suppressed
The Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy: The Schism of the Church
- Pope Gregory XI's decision to return the papacy to Rome led to a schism, splitting the Catholic Church
- The church faced disorganization and weakened authority due to the schism, with two popes and ongoing arguments
- The majority supported the pope in Rome, while the pope in France had fewer supporters and was referred to as the antipope
The Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy: Conclusion
- The Council of Constance in 1414 elected a new pope, Martin V, effectively ending the schism
- The event was significant as one of the few times multiple popes ruled at once, impacting the authority of the Catholic Church
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