The Medieval Synthesis was a time where it showed us where the church tried to change the secular world. The Gregorian reform focused on the king in the eleventh century. It hoped to then purify all of the society in the thirteenth century. The preachers would try and bring the beliefs they had to the streets. The church wanted to change the image of heaven by attempting to reorder the world. They wanted everyone to follow the laws of God which were set forth by the church. They had some success even though they had some dissident voices and forces which impacted the vision.
One example of an attempt at Medieval Synthesis was a famous pope. Innocent III was a very powerful and respected medieval pope. He was a very prestigious person and he studied theology at Paris and law at Bologna. There was a new church order which was the St. Francis’s group and then he called for the
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The comprehensive legislation wanted to improve the clergy and laity. Those that were present in the council anticipated that Christians, clerical and clergy work together to achieve salvation. Men and women had to marry in secret because of the church laws. Even though they were breaking the laws they still had to take communion and confess every year to the priest. Priests were required to be celibate as well. The reading, Reviews of the Fourth Lateran Council explains that, “The Church was unable to meet the expectations of a new middle class who were not satisfied with words and ceremony, but expected performance.” There were a lot of big steps with the church. The Fourth Lateran Council controlled the Jews and Christians. The Jews were forced to wear different clothing that was noticeable and badges. This was somewhat comparable to the Nazi treatment of Jews in Europe which was in World War II. Jews were also required to tell their religion by an outward