How Christian Law Liberated Norway
E.J. 6.12 - The Christianisation of Norway - Mosterhamn (Norway)
The Christianisation of Norway was not simply limited to the building of churches or to the baptism of the Norwegians. It also led to the reshaping of every sphere of life according to Biblical standards. One crucial sphere that began to be reshaped from early on was the Norwegians’ understanding of law, i.e. what a crime is and what its suitable punishment should be. In this stage, we will visit a small village where an event brought lasting changes to Norway’s legal system.
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