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Religion in the Renaissance

2007-05-12T21:57:16Z

64.12.117.14: /* New beginnings */

== Before the fifteenth century ==

With the establishment of the Benedictine Rule in 480 it seems fairly safe to state that the [[Christian]] faith, particularly as taught by the [[Catholic]] church, was becoming the most widely-held belief across [[Europe]]. The Catholic church would maintain its supremacy as the spiritual authority until the monk, [[Martin Luther]], rebelled against practices and teachings which he believed were not in agreement with biblical doctrine.

The church masses were conducted in [[latin]], a language not known to the common people, who relied on the [[priests]] to provide spiritual counsel. The majority of peasant folk and less well-educated people probably believed a mixture of Christian doctrine and older pre-Christian ideas.

== New beginnings ==

During the thirteenth century thinking men began exploring the written knowledge that had been preserved in [[monastic]] libraries, but which had not been actively disseminated. One of the goals of these intellectual explorers seems to have been to rediscover the culture of the classical, pre-Christian period, perhaps in search of something that they believed had been lost or suppressed by the church.
In the visual arts, the painter [http://www.wga.hu/html/g/giotto/index.html Giotto Bondone] worked to develop a more natural style of visual representation than the stylised images which had become the norm.

As the intellectual climate of Europe changed, fuelled by the development of [[printing]] with movable type and a printing press, Martin Luther worked to make available translations in the language of his own people, the Germans, of the [[Bible]], the mass and other texts for doctrinal instruction.

With the spread of the reformatory ideas promoted by Luther, a new movement of protestation against the Catholic church became established. Fundamental principles of the protestant movement included rejection of papal authority, that all Christian believers have direct communion with [[God]] obviating the need for an intermediate priesthood, and that a Christian believer is absolved from sin by belief without the need for ''post-mortem'' purification in purgatory.

To participate in the SCA on a small budget

2004-06-24T14:57:26Z

64.12.117.14: /* Dress simply and comfortably to start with. */

You may hear people saying that the SCA is an expensive hobby. That can be true, but it can also be a great hobby to enjoy on a budget. Many people are poor students, with low end jobs, some fabric remnants, a basket, and perhaps a wooden cup when they start out in the SCA. Yet they still manage to participate. What've you got? I bet you can make it go farther than you think ;)

== Bargain hunt! ==
*If you look, you can find all kinds of things for very very little.
*Haunt sale sections and charity shops for things you need, like used wooden bowls and baskets.
*Early on, you can get away with spending relatively little on garb and [[feasting gear]].
*Many people on a budget recycle old fabric and try to buy fabric when they have a little extra cash.
*Save up and buy the reference books you cannot live without, or spend spare time in your local library.

== Pack a picnic. Really.==
*A good low-cost way to feed oneself is to bring simple food with you to events - bread, cheese, apples.

== Barter your time and skills for room/board with established households. ==
*One can often trade work for food (wash dishes for dinners at camping events, for example)
*Bake bread (which is fairly simple and inexpensive to do, but is very time-costly) or make some other dish as your contribution to your groups food for the weekend.
*Ask friends to let you 'room' with them in their spacious pavilion or large tent until you can afford a tent of your own.
*Get rides with friends to events, in exchange for gas money.

== Use your time instead of your money.==
*Make your own simple jewelry, and keep an eye out for medieval looking things in unexpected places.
*Make your own garb from bargain-priced or recycled cloth.
*Go to libraries after class or work and research there.
*Save things that will be useful in making reasonably period looking other things.
*Spend time doing it (whatever 'it' is) yourself, if you can. Nearly all of your kit can be reasonably authentic (or at least reasonably medievaloid), if you take the time to try.

== Dress simply and comfortably to start with.==
*Simple garb is often cheaper and easier to sew when you are just starting out.
*Patterns and instructions are easily available on the web.
*It's very easy to be authentic with an undertunic, a tunic, trews, and a cloak, or an undergown, overgown, veil and a cloak.
*you can make a small wardrobe of three or four pieces and layer them appropriately to the weather for comfort.
*Nearly all the most long-lasting starter garb is 'simple'. You may find you like it that way.
*Remember that, in period, people usually only had a few sets of outer clothes and lots of underclothes. Don't fall for the modern "must have a new outfit for each event" mindset!

== Borrow what you do not have, and be honorable about returning it.==

*"Oldtimers" often have assembled a large amount of clothing and gear over the years and have things to loan to new people starting out. Ask who is willing to take you under ther wing.
*Often you can borrow garb and sometimes other things from your group. Talk to your local [[hospitaller]].

== Be willing to learn and willing to share what skills you already possess. ==
*Ask where to shop and share your own thrifty tricks and techniques
*Teach others how to do things you already do, like sewing, dancing, juggling or singing.

== Be social!==
*This is a social activity, and often it's one's friends who take you to the first event. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you want to do this more often!

== Note: ==
This article is based on an original article previously published by Lady Marguerie de Jauncourt. A copy of the original can be found at http://jauncourt.i8.com/hints.htm#newbie

To participate in the SCA on a small budget

2004-06-24T14:56:19Z

64.12.117.14: /* Remember that, in period, people usually only had a few sets of outer clothes and lots of underclothes. Don't fall for the modern "must have a new outfit for each event" mindset! */

You may hear people saying that the SCA is an expensive hobby. That can be true, but it can also be a great hobby to enjoy on a budget. Many people are poor students, with low end jobs, some fabric remnants, a basket, and perhaps a wooden cup when they start out in the SCA. Yet they still manage to participate. What've you got? I bet you can make it go farther than you think ;)

== Bargain hunt! ==
*If you look, you can find all kinds of things for very very little.
*Haunt sale sections and charity shops for things you need, like used wooden bowls and baskets.
*Early on, you can get away with spending relatively little on garb and [[feasting gear]].
*Many people on a budget recycle old fabric and try to buy fabric when they have a little extra cash.
*Save up and buy the reference books you cannot live without, or spend spare time in your local library.

== Pack a picnic. Really.==
*A good low-cost way to feed oneself is to bring simple food with you to events - bread, cheese, apples.

== Barter your time and skills for room/board with established households. ==
*One can often trade work for food (wash dishes for dinners at camping events, for example)
*Bake bread (which is fairly simple and inexpensive to do, but is very time-costly) or make some other dish as your contribution to your groups food for the weekend.
*Ask friends to let you 'room' with them in their spacious pavilion or large tent until you can afford a tent of your own.
*Get rides with friends to events, in exchange for gas money.

== Use your time instead of your money.==
*Make your own simple jewelry, and keep an eye out for medieval looking things in unexpected places.
*Make your own garb from bargain-priced or recycled cloth.
*Go to libraries after class or work and research there.
*Save things that will be useful in making reasonably period looking other things.
*Spend time doing it (whatever 'it' is) yourself, if you can. Nearly all of your kit can be reasonably authentic (or at least reasonably medievaloid), if you take the time to try.

== Dress simply and comfortably to start with.==
*Simple garb is often cheaper and easier to sew when you are just starting out.
*Patterns and instructions are easily available on the web.
*It's very easy to be authentic with an undertunic, a tunic, trews, and a cloak, or an undergown, overgown, veil and a cloak.
*you can make a small wardrobe of three or four pieces and layer them appropriately to the weather for comfort.
*Nearly all the most long-lasting starter garb is 'simple'. You may find you like it that way.

== Borrow what you do not have, and be honorable about returning it.==

*"Oldtimers" often have assembled a large amount of clothing and gear over the years and have things to loan to new people starting out. Ask who is willing to take you under ther wing.
*Often you can borrow garb and sometimes other things from your group. Talk to your local [[hospitaller]].

== Be willing to learn and willing to share what skills you already possess. ==
*Ask where to shop and share your own thrifty tricks and techniques
*Teach others how to do things you already do, like sewing, dancing, juggling or singing.

== Be social!==
*This is a social activity, and often it's one's friends who take you to the first event. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you want to do this more often!

== Note: ==
This article is based on an original article previously published by Lady Marguerie de Jauncourt. A copy of the original can be found at http://jauncourt.i8.com/hints.htm#newbie

To participate in the SCA on a small budget

2004-06-24T14:55:12Z

64.12.117.14: /* Borrow what you do not have, and be honorable about returning it. */

You may hear people saying that the SCA is an expensive hobby. That can be true, but it can also be a great hobby to enjoy on a budget. Many people are poor students, with low end jobs, some fabric remnants, a basket, and perhaps a wooden cup when they start out in the SCA. Yet they still manage to participate. What've you got? I bet you can make it go farther than you think ;)

== Bargain hunt! ==
*If you look, you can find all kinds of things for very very little.
*Haunt sale sections and charity shops for things you need, like used wooden bowls and baskets.
*Early on, you can get away with spending relatively little on garb and [[feasting gear]].
*Many people on a budget recycle old fabric and try to buy fabric when they have a little extra cash.
*Save up and buy the reference books you cannot live without, or spend spare time in your local library.

== Pack a picnic. Really.==
*A good low-cost way to feed oneself is to bring simple food with you to events - bread, cheese, apples.

== Barter your time and skills for room/board with established households. ==
*One can often trade work for food (wash dishes for dinners at camping events, for example)
*Bake bread (which is fairly simple and inexpensive to do, but is very time-costly) or make some other dish as your contribution to your groups food for the weekend.
*Ask friends to let you 'room' with them in their spacious pavilion or large tent until you can afford a tent of your own.
*Get rides with friends to events, in exchange for gas money.

== Use your time instead of your money.==
*Make your own simple jewelry, and keep an eye out for medieval looking things in unexpected places.
*Make your own garb from bargain-priced or recycled cloth.
*Go to libraries after class or work and research there.
*Save things that will be useful in making reasonably period looking other things.
*Spend time doing it (whatever 'it' is) yourself, if you can. Nearly all of your kit can be reasonably authentic (or at least reasonably medievaloid), if you take the time to try.

== Dress simply and comfortably to start with.==
*Simple garb is often cheaper and easier to sew when you are just starting out.
*Patterns and instructions are easily available on the web.
*It's very easy to be authentic with an undertunic, a tunic, trews, and a cloak, or an undergown, overgown, veil and a cloak.
*you can make a small wardrobe of three or four pieces and layer them appropriately to the weather for comfort.
*Nearly all the most long-lasting starter garb is 'simple'. You may find you like it that way.

== Borrow what you do not have, and be honorable about returning it.==

== Remember that, in period, people usually only had a few sets of outer clothes and lots of underclothes. Don't fall for the modern "must have a new outfit for each event" mindset!==

*"Oldtimers" often have assembled a large amount of clothing and gear over the years and have things to loan to new people starting out. Ask who is willing to take you under ther wing.
*Often you can borrow garb and sometimes other things from your group. Talk to your local [[hospitaller]].

== Be willing to learn and willing to share what skills you already possess. ==
*Ask where to shop and share your own thrifty tricks and techniques
*Teach others how to do things you already do, like sewing, dancing, juggling or singing.

== Be social!==
*This is a social activity, and often it's one's friends who take you to the first event. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you want to do this more often!

== Note: ==
This article is based on an original article previously published by Lady Marguerie de Jauncourt. A copy of the original can be found at http://jauncourt.i8.com/hints.htm#newbie