Chapter 2 The Reformation Flashcards
What language were the Roman Catholic Church services in?
Latin.
What language was the Bible written in?
Latin.
What is excommunication?
When the church officially exclude you from participating in sacraments and services of the Christian Church therefore not allowing you in to heaven
What were Popes, Bishops and priests more interested in than the teachings of the Bible?
Wealth and Power.
What is a false relic?
A item that is said to have great spiritual value when in actual fact It is a fake.e.g. A piece of the cross or bones of a saint.
What is a letter of indulgence?
A letter that you could buy that would guarantee you or anybody that you bought it for a place in heaven.
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was a German monk who openly criticized the Roman Catholic Church. He started the Protestant Church.
Who was John Calvin?
John Calvin was a French lawyer who spoke out against the Catholic Church. Unlike Martin Luther, John Calvin wanted to scrap the Catholic Church and get rid of the pope.
When was the first Bible printed in English?
1549