What Impact Did the Rise of Christianity Have on the Intellectual

question 27

Essay

What impact did the rise of Christianity have on the intellectual life of Europe, both eastern and western, through the seventh century C.E.?

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Definitions:

Biopsychosocial Model

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interaction between biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors in health and illness.

Diathesis-stress Model

The diathesis-stress model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Demonological Model

An outdated concept attributing mental illness to possession by evil spirits or demons, predominant in pre-modern societies.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within an individual.