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The Roman Catholic Church 57
law, put to writing during the first half of the thir-
teenth century, after having long lived on the lips of
"lawmen," is the oldest Swedish book now extant. In
it a man from another province is called a foreigner,
and if he were killed in West Gothland the fine would
be less than for a West Goth.
The conflict ended with an agreement, sanctioned
by law, that the Sveas should have the right to choose
the king. The election was held on Mora Plain near
the Fyris River, where the king was acclaimed by
being lifted up on the Mora stone, or rock. But after-
wards the other provinces of the kingdom were to
approve the choice, hence, the king elect had to make
a tour of the land, attend the assemblies in the prov-
inces, and promise under oath to maintain their laws,
after which Tie received the homage of the people.
CHAPTER IV
THE EARLY CATHOLIC PERIOD IN SWEDEN
A. THE CHURCH : ITS CULT AND CUSTOMS
Doctrine and Worship. The Christian faith prevail-
ing at this time was that of the Roman Catholic
Church. The name Catholic, meaning universal, im-
plied that the Church should include all Christians ;
it
is called Roman because its chief bishop the Pope re-
sides in Rome. The Catholic Church had in the course
of centuries added many new doctrines to those taught
by Christ and His Apostles. Prayers were offered not
A History of Sweden. 5.
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