Code Of Chivalry Flashcards
Code of chivalry
Integritas - trustworthy Fidelitas - Loyal Succerrere - helpful Benevolus - friendly Urbanus - courteous Benignus - kind Referre - obedient Hilaris - cheerful Frugalis - thrifty Fortitudo - brave Abulere - clean Sanctus - reverent
Chivalry
Standard of virtuous behavior
Ideal code for ethical behavior
Quality of the ideal man
Honorable conduct
Roland
Chivalrous knight
Effects of chivalry
Families Respect for women Morals woven into daily life Churches Revival of discipline Civic duties undergirded by Scripture Kingdoms Regional distinctives Education Discernment-based vs. skill based Literature Heroic action epics
Fidelitas
When loyalty is difficult the Christian doesn’t waver from his calling
On the battlefield or in relationships a believer can be counted on
Succerrere
We don’t think of ourselves first, but we think of others.
Because we are accountable, we should look it for our relationships first.
Think of the larger picture
Benevolus
Extending goodness to others
Look for others and bestow goodness on the where we see they need it.
It’s not about us
Urbanus
Courtesy is putting our helpfulness in a form helpful to others
Respects boundaries
Acknowledging others
Beinignus
Finding hurts in others that can be met with kindness.
We find ways to reach other’s hurts
778
Rearguard of Roland’s Frankish army was ambushed
What idea did the Song of Roland establish about chivalry?
That chivalry is the ideal code for ethical behavior
Chansons de gestes
Songs of deeds
Odacer
Heruli commander
Deposed roman emperor Romulus in 476