A Reformation in Christianity Flashcards
Reformation
Reforming the Catholic church
-Church problems
-taxed too much
-bishops too powerful
indulgence
Certificate issued by the church. The certificate granted a pardon for a person’s sins.
Christian humanism
They were loyal to Catholics who wanted to restore the faith of simple church
denomination
branch of Christianity
predestination
A new form of Christianity. Protestant churchces risen in Europe.
annul
declare invalid
Desiderius Erasmus
A Christian from the Netherlands. He believed it was more important that Christians be good in their everyday lives.
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
He was a German monk and faithfully followed church teachings and practice.
He wrote the 95 theses.
Goal:
reform
meant to encourage debate from church.
John Calvin
As he studied the bible, he developed his own ideas. His main idea was that God decides the final outcome of everyone.
believed church should decide it own leaders not kings
William Tyndale
He gained fame for translating the bible in English.
King Henry VIII
He created the annul, but the Catholic Church did not allow divorce.
Needed an annulments from Catherine of Aragon
Why did the sale of indulgences anger Martin Luther?
He thought the church had moved too far away from the bible in what it was teaching.
What conclusion did Martin Luther reach after studying the bible?
Christians could confess their sins directly to god without the help of priest
How did Martin Luther react to the sale of indulgences?
He made a list of 95 Theses against the indulgences.
What are the three main ideas of Lutheranism?
- faith in Jesus gives someone a place in heaven
- Bible is the final source for truth about god
- Church is made up of all its believers, not just the clergy.
