CWC Unit #2 Oct. 31 Quiz Flashcards
Gutenberg Printing Press - What
a printing press developed by Johannes Gutenberg
Gutenberg Printing Press - When
1440
Gutenberg Printing Press - Where
Mainz, Germany
Gutenberg Printing Press - Significance
made mass printing of documents and books available
Protestant Reformation - What
A religious and political movement
Protestant Reformation - When
Early 16th Century
Protestant Reformation - Where
Germany
Protestant Reformation - Significance
Claimed the Catholic Church was corrupt, was led by figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin
Martin Luther - Who
a reformer
Martin Luther - When
1483 - 1546
Martin Luther - Where
Born in Saxony, Germany
Martin Luther - Significance
Was a monk, became a reformer
wrote the 95 Thesis
3 Solas
Opposed the Roman Catholic Church, challenged the Pope
German Bible, very anti-catholic, possibly set stage for the Holocaust
Calvin - Who
Started the Calvinists
Calvin - When
1530s
Calvin - Where
Gineva, Switzerland
Calvin - Significance
theological emphasis on human depravity and God’s sovereignty
individuals should follow God’s calling
bottom –> up power system
Elizabeth I - Who
Queen of England
Elizabeth I - When
1533 - 1603
Elizabeth I - Where
England
Elizabeth I - Significance
The Comprimise - made England a protestant church
Anabaptists - Who
Radical Reformers, “Re-baptizers”, “Swiss-Brethren”
Anabaptists - When
16th century
Anabaptists - Where
Switzerland, then Northern and Central Europe
Anabaptists - Significance
literal application of Sola Scripture
attempt to model a NT Church
emphasized adult baptism, pacifism, and witnessing by withdrawing from culture
Persecuted by Catholics, Lutherans, and Calvinists
Separation from the world
Separation of church and state
John Hus
1372 - 1415
A priest from Bohemia influenced by John Wycliffe
Criticized the Catholic Church and its corruption
Was excommunicated and burned at the stake
Diet of Worms
1521
Luther asked to recant, but he refused
Labeled Luther a heretic
People then wanted to kill Luther
Sola Scriptura
“Scripture Alone”
authority rests on scripture itself
Menno Simons
1496 - 1561
Dutch Anabaptist Leader
Founder of the Mennonites
Embraces Anabaptist teachings
Emphasizes peace and love of God and neighbor
Puritans
Similar to Calvinists, sought to simplify the church and move away from catholicism
95 Theses
AD 1517
Luther’s thesis nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral on 10/31, 1517
initial objection to indulgences
eventually questions the church’s authority
spread throughout Europe via the Gutenberg Printing Press
Sola Gratia
“Grace Alone”
righteousness is a gracious gift from God
Peasants’ War
300,000 peasants revolting in Germany, influenced by Luther’s reformation
Demanded better working conditions and reduced taxes
Luther sided with those in political power
200-300k killed
Act of Supremacy
1534
Monarch becomes the head of the state and church
Takes power away from the Pope
“faith alone makes us righteous”
Martin Luther - “Preface to Paul’s Letter to the Romans”
“two kingdoms must be sharply distinguished”
Martin Luther - “Secular Authority”
“peasants”
“Nay”
Martin Luther - “The Twelve Articles of the Swabian Peasants”
“No one then will be tempted by his own boldness to dare to undertake what is not fitting with his calling”
John Calvin - “The Golden Booklet of the Christian Life”
“Turks”
“The Martyrdom of Michael Sattler
