Tom 147-157 Flashcards
Which event in 1531 (Switzerland) allowed Protestant towns to stay?
Second Peace of Kappel
Who wrote “Institutes of the Christian Religion”, which pointed out the errors of Catholicism and distinguished the Protestants from the Anabaptists?
Calvin
Who requested Calvin to help reform Geneva?
William Farrel
Which of Calvin’s writings declared God’s absolute control over everything that happens?
Calvin
What is the term for the belief that God not only pre-decides who will be saved, but also who will go to hell?
Double Predestination
Did Calvin affirm double predestination?
YES
What event truly solidified Calvin’s status as the leader of international Protestantism and his control of the Genevan church?
Calvin’s execution of Michael Servetus
Why did Calvin execute Servetus?
Servetus denied the Trinity and condemned infant baptism
What was the name of the campaign to counter the Protestants and reform the church on its own terms?
Counter-Reformation
Which society added papal obedience to monastic vows and was known for scholarship, education, and missions?
Society of Jesus
(Jesuits)
Which group was subject only the pope and sought to recover Europe from heresy?
Jesuits
Which event in 1541 convinced Pope Paul III to establish the Roman Inquisition, which crushed Italian Protestantism?
1541’s failed talks of Reconciliation between Contarini, Melanchthon, and Bucer
What was the fundamental question of the Council of Trent in 1545-63?
Authority: Scripture v. Tradition
What did the Council of Trent eventually affirm?
7 Sacraments
Original sin
Saved thru Grace and Works
Vulgate (Latin Bible)
Stricter clergy laws
What did the Council of Trent affirm regarding the clergy?
- Celibacy enforced
- No more abstenteeism or pluralism