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Map of the history
of the Christianization of Europe
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)
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this Article • About
the Author • Bibliography/Sources
Below is a map the EHL has
published charting the main historical dating of each modern
country in Europe, showing the major dates at which time each
specific European culture converted from native religion to
Christianity (Catholicism or Orthodoxy). By comparing this
exclusive map to our other maps, one can gain a greater cultural
understanding of European heritage, religion, and cultural
growth throughout the scope of historical evolution. If you
have any questions about why certain countries and peoples
practice a certain faith, etc., notify us.
Mapping Information &
Extra Notes:
As there is a great deal
of information to add and only a small amount of room in some
areas, the lines of information may seem confusing. For this
reason, lines have been drawn to add clarity where logically
necessary. Note that these dating references cite the main
and most dramatic conversions of each culture; of course,
many citizens of each European culture retained their native
religion for hundreds of years. So too, keep in mind that
Christian missionaries usually began works into conversion
in much of Europe before these dates, but did not convert
these cultures en masse before these dates. If firm "Christianization"
can be attributed to a primary king, his name is listed next
to the date or century of his reign. Otherwise, the main missionary
force, culture, or nation driving the conversion (such as
Byzantium) is listed. Also note that Armenia and Georgia have
been mapped and dated despite the fact that neither is ethnically
European; they are included to show the evolution of Christianity
in comparison with Asia Minor. Note that the map template
was originally obtained from the United Nations, with markers
and portions of land removed to fit relevance of this production.
If you have any problems understanding the role of certain
nations these maps, feel free to reply or post a topic where
relevant.
Click the below map
for the full-size version! Click on the map to zoom.
If an error has been made,
please notify the EHL Staff.
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
James Mayfield is the owner
and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working
for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic
and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures,
ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical
evolution in relation to and against each other.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES
USED:
The image used as the basis
for the map was produced by the United Nations.
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