The Reformation Flashcards
Who was Erasmus
Wrote praise of folly-1509-humorous
Philosophy of Christ
Daily-living a better life-internals not externals
What were the motivations
Political-secularism-materialistic Instead of spiritual Assurance-how do I know for sure Purgatory--indulgences-paid for Waldensians-live by Bible
Who was Martin Luther
Monk/professor-Wittenberg Assurance/corrupt church Theses on door of church-reform/discuss Printed-disseminated--everywhere 2 sacraments: Baptism Communion Marriage
Anti Semetic
What three things did Martin Luther discover
Salvation from grace alone
Complete/absolute authority of scripture
Priesthood of every believer
What was the invention
1455-Gutenberg-bible
Church-anti printing press
Your ideas spread quickly-everywhere-cheaply
Word culture–reading-vernacular
What was the opposition
Church Kings opposed reformation- Charles IV Holy roman emperor Diet of worms Ruler of luther's state hid Luther
Charles IV
Was at war with France
Do battle with Muslims
Popes sided with France
20 years
What was the peasants revolt
Overthrow their rulers
Luther opposed the revolt- God ordained
What was the Peace of Augsburg
Leaders of each state would decide
People have no freedom of choice
What was Christian humanism
Reform the Catholic Church
Reason-could improve himself
Man is inherently good
Change society by changing human beings