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Why, in medieval times, were holy relics so popular? Was the church displaying them to give people hope in the divine or for financial gain, or both? In this pop quiz, Joe and Jon discuss the possible answers while asking the fundamental question: Do these holy objects actually have power?
Join us every Thursday this summer for new pop quizzes and leave a comment below with a topic you'd like us to cover!
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Why, in medieval times, were holy relics so popular? Was the church displaying them to give people hope in the divine or for financial gain, or both? In this pop quiz, Joe and Jon discuss the possible answers while asking the fundamental question: Do these holy objects actually have power?
Join us every Thursday this summer for new pop quizzes and leave a comment below with a topic you'd like us to cover!

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