Medieval Church

Why is it that one's concept of the medieval church has a direct bearing on one's attitude toward ecumenism? What were the methods and strategies used to evangelize Europe as Christianity moved out of its Mediterranean birthplace? Did the Roman Empire actually 'fall' or was it transformed? The Medieval Church: From the Dawn of the middle Ages to the Eve of the Reformation addresses these questions and many more that demonstrate the pervasive influence of the past on modern piety, practice, and beliefs.