The human species is one that is heavily based on tradition. Most of our kind subscribe to the idea of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This simple statement embodies the most basic of principles we as humans live by. Our empirical outlook on life is what has led us to where we are today, technologically, socially, as well as religiously and psychologically. We take an idea that has worked for others in the past and either incorporate it or elaborate on it. This has been a strong foundation of human thought and behavior since the emergence of man, and it continues to act as a means of mental and social transcendence throughout the universe and time. This idea of influence throughout the ages can especially be seen in the Middle Ages, a time that was based heavily on early Roman and Christian ideals. A time when Church was god, Christianity was law, and Roman influence could be observed in almost every aspect of life.
             To begin, we will look at how Christianity affected Rome, and , in turn, the Medieval times. Almost everyone knows that the basis of Christianity is Jesus "the savior" Christ. While many think he was a Christian, the more educated ones will tell you that he was Jew. More over, he was a Jew who lived in the province of Judea. During his life, he dedicated most of his time to fulfilling Jewish laws. He is pictured in the four gospels as a man who could heal the sick, raise the dead, and still the winds. He mainly helped the Jewish poor and outcast. This angered some Jews, while pleasing others. To the Romans, Jesus was just another troublemaker. Eventually he was arrested and sentenced to crucifixion. This devastated many of his followers. And when he supposedly rose from the grave three days after his death , many heads turned. Thus the birth of Christianity took place.
             Since the Roman empire extended so far, most of the Christian people were housed within it...