German Reformation, Chapter 11 Flashcards
Where did the Reformation begin?
Holy Roman Empire (Germany)
Why did the Reformation begin in Germany?
The Pope was becoming corrupt (anti clerical feeling), things were changing politically and the townspeople felt powerless, wanted to remain independent and free, nationalism started up
Where did Martin Luther grow up and what was he greatly influenced by?
Thuringia Holy Roman Empire or Germany, Brothers of the Common life
Where did Martin Luther go to university?
University of Erfurt
Who influenced Martin Luther while in university?
William of Ockham and Gabriel Biel
What did Luther plan on studying after college? And did he finish this goal?
Law and no
What made Martin Luther join a monastery?
He came upon a lightning storm and he thought he was going to die so he prayed to Saint Anne and promised that if she let him go he would dedicate his life to a monastery
What event causes Luther to see how corrupt the church us?
His pilgrimage to Rome where he witnessed justification of criticisms he had heard in Germany
Where does Luther go after his pilgrimage to Rome and does he receive his doctorate in?
Wittenberg and theology
What did Martin Luther consider to be problems if the church’s explanation of salvation?
They believed it was a joint venture between man and God, works and grace equal salvation
What are some examples of works?
Helping the poor, baptised + confirmation, fasting, praying, paying certain fees to the church like touching relics
What did Luther believe was the only way to achieve salvation?
Justification by Faith alone
Where and how did Indulgences occur initially?
During the crusades if a soldier had died without his penance alleviated was given an indulgence
What are Works of Satisfaction?
Alms, tithing, fee for relics or buying indulgences
What is the Treasury of Merit?
All the good works of clergy, like a bank of good deeds
1476, which pope begins indulgences?
Pope Sixtus IV
1517 Pope Leo X begins which from of indulgence? Andy why?
Jubilee Indulgence, to rebuild St. Peter’s Basilica
What did the Jubilee Indulgence do?
Pardons one’s sins for past, present and future