Reflections on the Age of Faith

What was the primary goal during the Age of Faith?

1) Have all of Asia worship the Pope. 2) Convert the world to Christianity. 3) Bring back and restore the basic principles in faith.

Final answer:

During the Age of Faith, the primary goal was to convert the world to Christianity.

During the Age of Faith, or the Middle Ages, one of the significant goals was to convert the world to Christianity. This was achieved through various methods, including proselytizing by elite Christian leaders, forming alliances with new rulers to help legitimize their rule, and spreading Christianity through the growing influence of the Church. The Latin Church, based in Rome, played a crucial role in unifying Western Europe and providing a sense of European identity post the fall of the Roman Empire. The Church also contributed to preserving the legacy of ancient Rome.

While there were attempts to grow the influence of the Church and Pope, the focus was not to have all of Asia worship the Pope. Instead, the vision was broadly about spreading Christianity and Christian values. It's pertinent to note that this goal wasn't a monolithic, unchanging directive, but instead evolved based on the specific socio-political context of the different time periods within the Age of Faith.