As the Roman Catholic Church strengthened as an institution , the Franciscan and Dominican preaching orders were founded , and there was a rise of competitive middle - class , town - dwelling Christians .
Christian scholars interested in the Bible consulted with Talmudic rabbis .
As the Roman Catholic Church strengthened as an institution , the Franciscan and Dominican preaching orders were founded , and there was a rise of competitive middle - class , town - dwelling Christian .
Christian scholars interested in the Bible consulted with Talmudic rabbis .