Protestant Reformation Flashcards
Martin Luther
German; Challenged the Roman Catholic Church (idea of indulgences); Excommunicated; Rebellion marked the Protestant Reformation
Major Figures in Lutheranism
Martin Luther; Johannes Gutenberg
Indulgence
Money that the Catholic Church collects which “excuses” people from doing penance for their sins (easier to go to heaven); Seen as religious fraud; Signs of greed - authorities claiming powers belonging to God; Humans have power to absolve sins and grant permission to heaven
What document did Martin Luther wrote?
95 Theses
95 Theses
Document where Martin Luther denounced the sale of indulgences
Protestants
Followers of Martin Luther’s belief
What is the core of Lutheran beliefs?
Justification by faith alone - Bible is the only religious authority; People must already be a good person; Earn salvation + entry to heaven through faith in promises of God (belief in God)
What are Lutheran beliefs?
Only God has the power to absolve sings and grant permission to heaven; Salvation and entry to heaven through belief / promises of God
Johannes Gutenberg
Invented printing press; Helped Martin with his published works condemning the Roman church
John Calvin
French; Believed in Lutheranism
What did John Calvin write?
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Major Figures for Calvinism
John Calvin
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Treatise that codified Protestant teachings and presented them as an organized package
The Elect
Person who is predestined for salvation regardless of their deeds on earth
Predestination
God have already determined the individuals going to heaven + saved from damnation
Geneva
Important missionary center for Calvinism
Calvinists
Followers of Calvin’s beliefs; Dress simply; Regularly study Bible; Refrain from activities like dancing