Identify and account for the major causes and consequences of the Protestant Reformation The Protestant Reformation of 15171 was the schism within Western Christianity initiated by the actions of a group of reformers; John Wycliffe‚ Jan Hus‚ John Calvin and Martin Luther. Martin Luther is one of the most well-known reformers as he nailed 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg‚ Germany to bring attention to the fact that the Roman Catholic Church was corrupt. Many controversies
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One of the most important religious revolutions in history was the sixteenth century religious revolt known as the Protestant Reformation. This conflict divided the Christians of Western Europe into two religious groups: Protestants and Catholics. The reasons behind the Reformation movement included political‚ economical‚ social‚ and religious differences. In the beginning of the sixteenth century‚ Western Europe had one major religion‚ that of Roman Catholicism. The Catholic Church was wealthy‚
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important component of religious history that all people should be aware of is the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 A.D. and is viewed as a big deal by many theologians. Before the Reformation occurred just about all Christians were Roman Catholic. Other forms of religion did exist‚ but Roman Catholicism was the most dominant by far. It is quite easily agreeable that the Reformation happened for a reason. That reason was due to the multitude of false teachings the
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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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The Causes and Impact of the Protestant Reformation Prior to the sixteenth century‚ Catholicism dominated social‚ political‚ and religious life in many parts of Europe. During this pre-Renaissance period known as the Dark Ages‚ Christians were united under Catholicism and discouraged from questioning their religious authority. In the movement known as the Reformation‚ protestors voiced their criticisms of the Catholic Church and separated into newly founded denominations of Christianity. By the 1500s
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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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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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particular ecclesiology has colored their view of John Knox. Regardless of what one thinks of Knox‚ his life deserves to be studied. This paper is concerned with the life of John Knox and the influence he had in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. This paper will provide a brief
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Question 1 (Worth 5 points) The creation of the Index by the Church was in part a result of which of the following? anger over being forced to give up their lavish lifestyles a lack of trust in the ability of the faithful to read texts without being led astray This is a correct answer a new emphasis on obedience that had been passed down from the Jesuit anxiety over the impending Thirty Years War Points earned on this question: 5 Question 2 (Worth 5 points) The Council of Trent did
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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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