Martin luther and John Calvin Flashcards
What did Martin Luther study in university and when did Martin Luther decide to become a monk
He studied law in university but in 1505 after being caught in a thunder storm he decided to become a monk.
Was Martin Luther happy as a monk
No he thought he was a terrible sinner
What did Martin Luther teach and where
He taught theology at the university of wittenburg
Did Martin Luther agree with the churches thought on how you get to heaven
He believed their beliefs were wrong. The church siad you got to heaven if you had good faith and did good deeds. Martin Luther thought you only got into heaven for your faith and this belief became known as ‘Justification Of Faith Alone’
Give some of Martin Luther’s teachings
Bible source of all teachings
Justification of faith alone
The prince in each state was the head of the church
Communion service in German was the main weekly religious event
There are two sacraments baptism and Eucharist
Priests can marry
Priests are not higher than any other Christian. All Christians are equal
Who did Pope Leo X order to dell indulgences in wittenburg where Martin Luther was based
Martin Luther publicly disagreed with the selling of indulgences
And Pope Leo X sent John Tetzel to sell them in Wittenburg to pay for the building of St Peters Basillica.
What did Martin Luther do when John Tetzel started selling indulgences
Martin Luther in 1517 sent s letter this bishop hoping he would act against it. He included 95 theses or arguments against the selling of indulgences.
He supposedly nailed these to the door of a church in wittenburg
Explain the reaction of the pope to Martin Luther’s 95 theses
In 1520 Pope Leo X wrote a Papal Bull( holy letter) condemning Luther. If Luther did not take back his teachings in 60 days he would be excommunicated as a heretic
Explain heretic
Someone who disagrees with the church
How was Martin Luther permitted to go to the Diet Of Worms
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V wanted Luther investigated but Luthers Friend Fredrick the Wise who was one of seven electors who choses the Holy Emperor so Charles had to Proceed carefully. Fredrick protected Luther and Charles said Luther could go unharmed.
What happened to Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms
Luther refused to take back his teachings and was condemned as an outlaw by the Edict of Worms. This meant anybody who killed Luther would not be arrested. Charles let his word and Luther returned safely back to Saxony.
Who came to Martin Luther rescue?
Fredrick the Wise hid Martin Luther away in a castle in Wartburg. Luther stayed here until everybody calmed down and it was safe to go back outside.
What did Martin Luther do while at the castle in Wartburg
He translated the full New Testament of the bible into German and later translated the Old Testament. He believed it was important for people to understand and read the bible in their own language.
Why did Martin Luther’s followers become known as Protestants
In 1529 Charles V tried to ban Luther’s ideas and a number of princes protested. Followers than became known as Protestants.
Who did Martin Luther marry and when
In 1525 Martin Luther married Catherine Von Bora a former nun and they had six children.
