The Reformation Flashcards
Father of Modern Physics
Galileo
Father of Modern Science
Isaac Newton
Tonsure
Hair cut to show physical commitment to the Church
Mr. Nyberg!!!
Theocracy
“God rule”- Greek
Rule by religious leaders because it is ordained by God
John Wycliffe and Jan Hus
Stress Bibles authority over clergy
Erasmus and Moore
Vocal critics of the church
Reformation
Movement for religious reform
Indulgence
A pardon releasing a person from sin
Friar Johann Tetzel
Sold indulgences to Luther
95 Theses
Posted on Church door- states different truths
Luther’s 3 main teachings
- People can win salvation by faith
- Christian teachings should be based on the Bible, not the pope
- All people are equal with faith and priests are not the only people that can interpret the Bible
Recant
To take back
1st Modern Propagandist
Martin Luther
Lutherans
Followers of Luther
Peasants Revolt
Some Princes side with Luther- civil war
1524
Many peasants died
Protestants
Princes that sided with Luther
- protestors against the Catholic Church