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    The Spanish Inquisition and the Protestant Reformation were two separate attempts to respond to social and religious unrest. The Spanish Inquisition was born from a social matter and the Protestant Reformation was started by Martin Luther. Both of these events called attention to wrongdoings that were happening in the Church. It is also often believed that the Catholic Church was responsible for most‚ if not all‚ of the horrors that happened during these events. However‚ this is not the case. Both

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    The Protestant Reformation AP WOR L D H I ST ORY CHAPTER 16 NOTES RELIGION & SCIENCE (1450-1750) The Protestant Reformation Started in 1517 by a German priest named Martin Luther Issued a document called the 95 Theses   Nailed it to a church door in Wittenberg‚ Germany Outlined his issues with the Catholic Church The Protestant Reformation Martin Luther was critical of the following abuses conducted by the Catholic Church:  The selling of indulgences    Pope Leo X (above) sold

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    Protestant Reformation vs. Scientific Revolution Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution are alike in many ways. During these two times periods many discoveries were made which probably make us who we are today. It is said that the Protestant Reformation influenced the Scientific Revolution in many ways. The Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution are alike in many ways. One way whey they are alike is that they both wanted change. When Martin Luther didn’t want to

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    The seventeenth century witnessed of a great reformation in the Catholic Church as a result of the increase in the followers of the Protestant Reformation. All artistic manifestations were influenced by these changes and the artists of the time made echo of them. In this period we can still pensive how most of the art is religious related‚ especially paintings. The mannerism was a tendency characterized by the special complexity‚ artificiality and a new psychology impressed in the painting. Italian

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    Reformation is the religious revolution that took place in Western Europe in the 16th century. It arose from objections to doctrines and practices in the medieval church‚ loss of papal authority and credibility as well as other societal‚ political and economical issues of the time. This revolution had a major impact on Europe and it gave way to short term and long-term consequences‚ which still can be seen today. There were many causes of Reformation‚ some go as far back as the fourteenth century

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    (1483-1546) became a pivotal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Although a brilliant scholar and Augustinian monk‚ Luther struggled to find peace with God viewing Him “as a wrathful judge who expected sinners to earn their own righteousness” (Elwell‚ 1984‚ p. 665). After realizing the truth of Ephesians 2:8‚ Luther would come to change his view of God‚ rediscovering the grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Luther’s views not only contributed to the Protestant Reformation that changed Christianity forever

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    answer the following question: Do not possess a mule or a horse; and try to secure the service of some Spaniard or Frenchman who knows the language of the country. In board and lodging always aim at a fitting simplicity. In travelling‚ make use of half or a third‚ more or less‚ as shall seem to you convenient‚ of the ordinary expenses; and never have money in your hands or keeping‚ but the sums given to you for travelling commit to the hands and keeping of some reliable good people of the place‚

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    literature of a particular era is greatly influenced by the contemporary socialpolitical‚ and cultural issues present during the time. Sixteenth century lifestyle and way of living was completely different from the way we live our lives in the 21st century. One of the very apparent social issue brought to light in the Sixteenth century was the traditional role of women during this time. Many contemporary sixteenth century writers portrayed women in their ideal form in the literature they produced

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    Rajni Devraj Mrs. Lukon Western Civ. 20/11/12 Martin Luther Martin Luther was born on November 10 and was one of the most renowned leaders of the protestant reformation. Luther was from Eisleben in the Holy Roman Empire (present day East Germany)‚ and was born into a family of small but free landowners. He received his education in a cathedral school at Eisenach. After his master’s degree‚ he began studying law. His father was very dedicated to make Luther a lawyer‚ and was ready to use

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    Renaissance + Protestant Reformation = Scientific Revolution Kelly McCabe CCM Summer Session III Professor Pilant Term Paper CCM Summer Session III 2012 Early Modern European History Term Paper The later Middle Ages is characterized as a time of great transition and advancement‚ especially pertaining to areas of politics‚ economics‚ art and intellect. A new trend towards the pursuit of new knowledge and ideas first emerged

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