2.2-2.3 quiz Flashcards
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early martin luther
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- develops idea of “sola fide” or “justification by faith alone”
- salvation not a result of charity, good works, religious ceremonies, or $
- good works not saving works
- God is merciful with salvation; grace
2
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what were indulgences
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- remittances for unexpected sins
- corrupt and abusive business venture
3
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luther and reform and result
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- attacks on indulgences
- posts the 95 theses (1517) on church door at *Wittenberg
result: - controversy, debate, ideas spread
4
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reform to revolution (luther)
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- luther expands his criticisms of church and was excommunicated (banished) in 1521
- defends ideas at the diet of worms and refuses to recant
- luther as “outlaw”; hides away at Wartburg Castle
5
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anabaptists
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- no connection to the state
- argued for adult baptisms
- established radical theocracy in Munster
- all books burned except Bible
- lutherans and catholics forced to convert or be expelled
- protestant and catholic armies captured the city, violently end anabaptist rule
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john calvin and reform
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- “the institutes of the christian religion”
- geneva catechism
- established foundation for calvinist sect
- accumulation of wealth as a sign of gods favor
7
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predestination
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god has already chosen who will be saved
8
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those chosen
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Gods “elect”
9
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calvin in *geneva
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- helped establish theocratic gov. in geneva
- judges and church leaders work together
10
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goal of calvin?
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transform society, spiritually and morally
11
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the consistory
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- court for moral discipline; harsh penalties
- included pastors and laity
- identified those who broke the law
- carried out checks of people’s homes
- if found committing crimes, offenders reported to the magistrates
12
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“free city” but…
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calvinists run geneva
13
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inspired by calvin..?
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presbyterians, huguenots, puritans, dutch reformed church, etc.
14
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peasants revolt
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- peasants feel abused, saw authority of church, questioned and wanted to question secular authorities
- luther was sympathetic to peasants but not a revolutionary
- luthers stance = rulers appointed by god; revolt un-christian
- 70-100,000 killed, revolt suppressed
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catholic league
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alliance of german catholic states
