The Counter Reformation arose largely in answer to the Protestant Reformation. The Counter Reformation started in the 1540s as a reaction to Protestantism and progressed simultaneously with the Catholic Reformation. These two reformations were aimed at reforming the Catholic Church. Conservative forces whose aim was both to reform the church and to secure its traditions led the Counter Reformation. Moreover‚ the Counter Reformation lasted several years with several key phases. The success that
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Summary Martin Luther was a German priest and professor. He was one of the most important Renaissance figures in history. Martin Luther was the leader of the Reformation. The Reformation was a religious movement that led to the birth of Protestantism. In the early 1500s‚ Luther was concerned about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church. In 1517‚ Martin Luther posted his ninety-five theses to the door of a Catholic church for everyone to view in Wittenberg‚ Germany. His ninety-five
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Why Was Richard Whiting‚ Abbot of Glastonbury‚ Killed In 1539? On 15th of November 1539 Richard Whiting was executed at the top of Glastonbury Tor. Before Richard was executed he was dragged through the streets of Glastonbury. He was hung until his last breath and then they cut the rope‚ he was drawn open and all of his intestines and his heart where burnt in a fire. His arms and legs got chopped off with an axe the four parts where sent to Bath‚ Wells‚ Taunton and Ilchester to warn people what
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Jan Hus From “The Church” Jan Hus was a Czech Roman Catholic preacher and writer in Prague. His teachings were influenced by the English theologian Wyclif. Wyclif was one of the earliest opponents of papal authority influencing political power; he started anticlerical and biblically centered reforms known as the Lollard Movement. The Lollard Movement was a precursor to the protestant reformation. Likewise‚ Hus called for radical reforms in the church. Of primary concern to Hus was the designation
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The Huguenots were the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 1500s and 1600s. French Protestants were inspired by John Calvin’s writings in the 1530s‚ and by the 1560s they were called "Huguenots." The word Huguenot was used originally in mockery. Its origin is indefinite‚ but there are several theories. The most popular theory is one that suggests the word derived from Swiss politician Besançon Hugues and the religiously conflicted nature of Swiss republicanism during his
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John Calvin devoted the majority of his life to the promotion of Protestantism and made such a difference that his impact is still seen today in Christianity. John Calvin is considered one of the most prominent figures during the sixteenth century because of his paramount religious perspectives. He was mentored by many distinguished figures that were a part of the Reformation movement that effected some of the essential composition of Calvinism doctrines. Calvin’s unique perspecticdid believe in
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A reformer who sought to change the ways of the Catholic Church was Martin Luther (1483-1546). Instead‚ he created a new branch of Christianity called Protestantism. He created this branch and also created new music to go along with it. One of his best known chorales is Ein feste Burg est unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is Our God). This chorale set the framework for his branch of Christianity. The chorale he composed was so well-known that future composers used it in their pieces as well. This includes
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to be noted. After all‚ she did succeed a highly unpopular‚ rigidly catholic queen‚ Mary Tudor. Nevertheless‚ even before Elizabeth’s succession in 1559‚ she had been constantly given the idea of Catholicism being bad‚ and foreign‚ and in turn Protestantism being good‚ and English. This was taught in the protestant education she received‚ and shown in action by Mary’s suspicious love of her Spanish heritage‚ and her cruel‚ bloody intolerance of Protestants. When Elizabeth finally did become queen
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shortcomings. I see the validity in Weber’s argument but I see arguments that could be made against it as well. One is that capitalism was a growing force before the Reformation and that it would have thrived as well under Catholicism as under Protestantism and two that the driving force behind capitalism was not ascetic views but rationality. The Chinese were becoming a far more dominate force than Europe especially in maritime exploration but after the death of Emperor Zheng He they withdrew from
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reduced to 65%2. The decreased of members of the Roman Catholic Church has been caused by the increase of Neo-Pentecostal churches and Afro-Brazilian religions. The greatest shift has been to evangelical Protestantism which now represents over 22% of the population. Brazil has many versions of Protestantism‚ most common are: the Pentecostalists‚ Baptists‚ Presbyterians and Methodists3. Marx - Beliefs - Politics - Economics If we compare the decline of Catholicism and economic transformation of Brazilian
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