Lecture 11: The Reformation and Counter-Reformation Flashcards
What two factors affected the Church’s legitimacy and intellectual monopolies?
The schism and printing press
What was the association with Christianity in Northern Europe?
Christian Humanism and Church reform
What led to anticlericalism in Northern Europe?
Their money was all going to Rome and they weren’t getting anything back
Who was Martin Luther?
A German monk and professor who was angered by church fundraising and had different doctrinal views
What did Martin Luther publish?
the “Ninety-Five Theses”
True or False: Luther’s ideas made religion simpler, more direct, and less centralized
True
Who was condemned at the Diet of Worms in 1521?
Martin Luther
What was the public response to Luther’s cause?
Taken up by radicals and rebels leading to violent disorder in Germany
True or false: centralized monarchies did not want to oppose the Church and take up Luther’s ideas
False, example is Henry 8th
What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?
To shut down criticisms and deal with/ban things to settle resentment
What was banned at the Council of Trent that was a big issue Luther had had?
Indulgences
What were Indulgences?
A way to shorten/prevent one’s time in purgatory
What led to the reinstitution of the Inquisition?
Religious insecurity
Which monastic order became prominent for education and missionary work?
the Jesuits
True or False: individual relationships with faith and God became more important
True
What was Rome’s response to the fracturing of religious unity? (4)
adopt tradition, define itself as opposing Protestantism, curbing corruption, and improving education
