Reformation Flashcards
Where and when did the Reformation officially begin?
Wittenberg, Germany in 1518
Which Pope decided to raise money by selling indulgences?
Leo X
What un-Christian strategy did Leo X use to sell more indulgences?
A dead soul could have their sins forgiven if an indulgence was purchased for them.
Who did Leo X employ to sell the indulgences?
Johann Tetzel
What was Tetzel’s famous marketing quote?
“As soon as the coin clings the soul springs”
Who was Martin Luther?
Former monk; professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg
How did Luther reply to the indulgences?
He published the 95 Theses and posted them on the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral
In what province was Luther living and who was the Prince?
Saxony; Frederick the Wise
How did Tetzel reply to the 95 Theses?
He published his own 100 Theses
What was Leo X’s reaction to the dispute between the two friars?
He asked for Frederick the Wise to send Luther to Rome, but Fred refused.
Who was Erasmus?
Leading humanist in northern Europe and a good friend of Luther’s
What was Erasmus’ belief on church reform?
He thought it needed to be reformed from the inside so that the church was not divided.
Who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the Reformation?
Charles V
Charles the V requested Luther appear before the _______ in ____
Diet of Worms; 1512
What did Luther think would happen at the Diet of Worms?
He thought he would have the chance to explain himself and his point of view.
What was Charles V’s purpose for the Diet of Worms
He wanted to get Luther to recant his statements, otherwise he would arrest him
When asked to recant, how did Luther reply?
He asked for 24 hours to consider (which was granted) and then told the council that he would not recant unless someone could show him where he was wrong according to the Bible.
What was Luther’s famous quote to the Diet of Worms
“My conscience is captive to the Word of God”
How did Charles V react to Luther’s statements at the Diet of Worms
He declared Luther a heretic and a fugitive
How did Luther evade arrest?
While leaving the building (after the Diet) he was grabbed by two of Fred’s men and taken to one of Fred’s castles in Wartburg
How did Luther spend his time at Fred’s castle?
He translated the Bible into German
Who was the first to translate the Bible into the vernacular?
John Wycliffe
