Lay investiture had been tradition for centuries among upper class men, as it gave them power in ecclesiastical matters. ... In the idea of lay investiture, the kings and other nobles were interfering with ecclesiastical affairs, but there were also questions on whether the Pope should have a hand in political affairs. ... He also says, " the Roman church is distinguished with such great authority and indeed excels all the principalities and powers of this world in its singular and incomparable dignity-(Tierney 78), also giving his ideas of church supremacy over the kingship. ... Popes fel...

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The Anglo-Saxons I. Time Line A. 307-1B.C. 1. Literary Events a. Roman poet Virgil born b. Alexandria is center of Greek learning c. Library began under Ptolemy, 307B.C. 2. Cultural/Historical Events a. Celts ("Brythons") live in Britain b. Caesar invades Brita...

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