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Living with humility took on social weight in the late Middle Ages, historian argues

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Briefings

A historian argues that humility held significant social weight in the late Middle Ages, where it was viewed as a fundamental Christian virtue. The provided evidence describes monks performing flagellation to demonstrate this virtue, but it does not specify the historical period, location, or specific consequences of this practice.

Key points

• Monks performed flagellation to demonstrate humility before God and creation during the late Middle Ages.

Context

The article suggests humility was a core Christian virtue in the late Middle Ages, evidenced by monks flagellating themselves. No specific dates, locations, or societal impacts are provided in the source.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a description of monks flagellating themselves to demonstrate humility. It does not specify the historical period, location, or societal consequences of this practice.

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