Catholic reformation 1492-1517 Flashcards
Was the Catholic Church controlled by the Christian community?
Yes - In Poland it was in competition with the orthodox church.
It has converted the people on the Eastern fringes of Europe to christianity.
The Church was split into catholic and orthodox branches.
Was the Pope widely recognised as head of the church?
Yes - the pope was accepted of religious primacy in eastern europe.
Some objected to the popes attempts to gain power.
The idea of him being the leader was seen as a powerful ideological force.
Was the papacy heavily involved in secular matters?
Yes - they were willingly involved in the trials of strength between the king of spain and the king of france.
They were also involved in the italian wars.
What was Reynard the Fox?
Typically used to mock the aristocracy and the
clergy.
When was the Praise of Folly?
1509
Where was there evidence of reform in 1500-1517?
Religious orders (Franciscans)
Observants - wanted to obey the strict laws
but were allowed to accrue property (rule
relaxed in 1223)
Religious orders are subdivided as?
Monastic - made up of monks (who may
be clerics) and/or nuns who are bound to
live and work at their monastery and recite
the Liturgy of the Hours in common
Mendicant - made up of friars (clerics or
lay people) who, while living and praying in
common, may have a more active
apostolate, and depend on alms for their
life
What was The oratory of Divine Love?
A religious group formed at the end of the
15th century.
It had a fixed programme of prayers, weekly
fast and monthly confession but also
encouraged work with orphans and the
sick in hospitals.
Who was Guillaume Briçonnet?
was the Bishop of Meaux (France) from
1516 until his death in 1534.
As Bishop, Briçonnet began to implement a program of
reform in his diocese. He worked to improve the
training of his clergy as well as improving
monastic discipline.
Who was Cisneros?
Spanish cardinal, religious figure,
and statesman.
Best known for funding the Complutensian
Polyglot Bible, the first printed polyglot version of the entire Bible. He also edited and published the first printed editions of the missal (in 1500) and the breviary (in 1502) of the Mozarabic Rite,
Evidence of reform / criticism 1492-1520.
Discipline
Observents - wanted to obey the strict laws but were allowed to accine property .
July 1507 - Luther dicted himself to the Augustinian order devoting himself through long hours of prayer and confession.
Evidence of reform / criticism 1492-1520.
Doctrine
Chanteries - form of trust and fund for the purpose of employing one or more priests to sing masses for the benefit of the soul of a deceased person.
Imitation of christ - christian devotional handbook - guided readers to become a better christian
Evidence of reform / criticism 1492-1520.
The Papacy
Adrian IV - member of the congregations of canons. Lived among communities and took various chastity.
Evidence of reform / criticism 1492-1520.
Education
Lady Margret Beaufort 1443 - 1509 founded christs college cambridge and free schools.
The Brethren of the common life - devoted to education
Evidence of reform / criticism 1492-1520.
Reaching the People
Printing press invented in Germany around 1440- allowing laity more information as it spread.
Oratory of divine love - religious group formed at the end of the C15th with a programme to work with orphans and sick people in hospital.
