Henry the Monk Flashcards
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Who was Henry the Monk?
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Henry the Monk first appeared at Le Mans in 1116 and was active until a confrontation with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a Cistercian abbot, in 1145.
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What did Henry preach against?
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Henry preached against the ecclesiastical hierarchy, claiming their immorality invalidated the sacraments.
3
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Did Henry begin as a reformist?
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Yes, Henry began as a reformist.
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How did Henry’s views change over time?
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Later, Henry collapsed into anti-clerical, anti-sacerdotal, anti-materialist tendencies.
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What did Henry reject?
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Henry rejected original sin and infant baptism, claiming that the true Church comprised of those who obeyed scripture.
