What did Gerald promise to do when he became a monk?
He is giving up every thing his family, friends, possessions, and the vain of empty glory.
He give every thing that meant some thing to him so he can speak the word of god.
What does this image suggest about the political authority of the church?
It is showing that he is getting bathed tiered so he can become a monk.
The are poring the holy water on him to get read of his sines.
hope this helps you
Like they say "This is the body and lord of our Jesse Crise take drink take eat"