The church now had a way of spreading their word more effectively. Still, Logan is quick to point out that along with the changes of times came the focus shift from the monasteries to education in schools. Popes were beginning to become more of a leader figure but in an unpractical way. The role of the pope was questioned heavily during this time. Basically, Logan sees it as a power struggle between the pope and emperor with religion having little to do with it. .
Another power source for the Twelfth century was the uprising of the Augustinian and Cistercian monks. They broke the traditional molds for the monks and were more like priests that lived in a community. One monastery in particular grew a large following. It was at Lincolnshire and called either the Order of Sempringham or the Gilbertine Order. Religious institutions of the time were indeed changing to meet the needs of the people. By this time, almost every village had a church building which often served as the center for the community. Mass, was at this time, more of a dramatic account celebrating the life and death of Christ. The host was viewed as having magical healing powers and as being the Saint sent to deliver the word of God. Logan also stresses the importance of Mary during this time and the role she played in the Christian faith. He questions if and why did the people put Mary on such an exalted level. She could be seen in murals, carvings, and sculptors. .
Logan does a nice job of describing medieval religion through not only the eyes of the church but also from a lay man standpoint. He incorporates the lives of people that .
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are not necessarily monarchs or popes, yet that still influenced the shape of Christianity. His first example is that of Peter Abelard, who represents the educational class from Brittany. While Logan admits the details of his life are vague, he is quick to point out the defining moments is Alebard's life.