The Reformation lesson 1

Who wrote the praise of folly and when and what was it about?

1509 Humorously criticized society's moral and religious state Called for simpler and purer faith

What was the modern devotion?

A mystical movement that downplayed the church and stressed need to follow teachings of Jesus

Who is the best known Christian humanist and what did he believe?

Best known Desiderius Erasmus Believed that Christianity should show people how to live good lives

Why was Luther made an outlaw within the holy roman empire?

Called on German princes to overthrow the papacy in Germany and establish a reformed German church Also attacked the sacraments Called the clergy to marry Kept justifying his idea of salvation Lither got excommunicated in January 1521

How and when did the end to religious warfare in Germany come and what did this mean for Christianity?

Crisis in the HRE cost Charles V. By the time Charles's army reach the Lutherans were well organised. So he was forced to seek peace in 1555

Who offered opposition to the rule of Charles V?

Francis I King of France and invasions form the Ottoman empire Princes of Germany as well

What was the goal of Christian humanism and what did they believe in?

Goal was to reform the catholic church Believed in human ability to become more religious by reading the fundamental laws of the bible

When and what was the peasants war?

June 1524 German peasants revolted against their lords Counted on Luther for support Luther supported the lords German princes crushed the peasants

Who did Luther marry?

Luther married a former nun Katharina van boren

What led Martin Luther to publish the ninety five theses?

Luther upset from selling of indulgences Offended by monk Johan Tetzel Sold indulgences to raise money for the St. peter's basilica in Rome Told the people that their loved ones will be unpunished

What was the first protestant faith?

Lutheranism

Who was Martin Luther and what idea of his became the chief teaching of the protestant reformation?

Monk in the catholic church Professor at university of Wittenberg in Germany Jurisdiction by faith alone

When and where did Martin Luther issue his ninety five theses?

Perhaps by posting it on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg Oct 31 1517

Why did Charles V oppose the reformation?

Saw the reformation as a challenge to church authority Hoped to preserve his kingdom by keeping it catholic, under the Hapsburgs

Why did Christian humanists call for reform in the church?

Series of Italian popes cared more about politics than religion Church officials used their church offices to advance their careers and wealth

What is an indulgence and what did you have to do to get one?

Venerating a relic can gain someone an indulgence Document Withdrawing from any sin or punishment