This era is marked by confrontations between the papacy and the various emperors.How is this shown using Pope Gelasius and Emperor Anastasius?

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The Answer is Students should reference the letter Pope Gelasius wrote to Emperor Anastasius claiming that the world was governed by a king's "power" by the "authority" of the church.They should mention that Gelasius felt that most cases were clean and distinct, but when not, the church has precedence; and the king's concern was with mortal souls, while the pope's was with the immortal souls.This pope was emphasizing the power and elevation of the church.Although popes could say and write all they wanted, they (the church)had very few ways to enforce.This incident and letter symbolizes the growing alienation of kings and especially the East and the pope.

This Era Is Marked by Confrontations Between the Papacy and the Various