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    The protestant reformation The protestant reformation was a split in the church during the 16th century. It was initiated by Martin luther‚ and cased thousands of people to leave the church as a major protests that was started by questioning the way the church was lead. While this wasn’t the first attempt to reform the Roman Catholic church the previous attempts would just fail. The protesters claimed that the church cared more about their money than looking after the people themselves. However

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    3: SETTLING THE NORHTERN COLONIES‚ 1619-1700 I. The Protestant Reformation Produces Puritanism In 1517‚ Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral. Luther had several explosive ideas including… The Bible alone was the source of God’s word (not the Bible and the Church or pope). People are saved simply by faith in Christ alone (not by faith and good works). His actions ignited the Protestant Reformation. John Calvin preached Calvinism which stressed “predestination”

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    pardons‚ is not purchasing for himself the indulgences of the Pope but the anger of God…”. This statement was made by Martin Luther in the 16th century‚ during a period of religious change known as the Reformation‚ in Europe’s history. There were many religious and political reasons why the Reformation in Europe occurred. The Church was thought of as a corrupt institution in the 16th century Europe. The Church refused to translate the bible. New ideas were rarely accepted. The uses of inquisitions

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    Q: ’Discuss the significance of the Reformation for the development of Christian thought with reference to at least one major figure. What were some of the key issues involved? The Reformation of Europe offered a fresh and liberating outlook on Christian thought and brought with it many significant changes. With the Reformation came changes concerning peoples thoughts and ideas about the Catholic Church and they began to voice their opinions. The Protestant faith was formed from these changes

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    UNIT II: The Reformation Chapter 16 The Reformation The Reformation & Daily Life The Wars of Religion PART I: SHORT ANSWERS: Answer the following questions in complete paragraph form. There must be a comprehensive topic sentence and a beginning‚ middle and end to the paragraph. Be specific and use examples where appropriate. (5-7 sentences is a general guideline) Why did the Reformation begin in Germany and not in France‚ Italy‚ England or Spain? The Reformation began in Germany

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    Lecture 2. THE REFORMATION Recap: • Political organisation: and development of Renaissance monarchies‚ move towards centralised orgnans of administration‚ expanded bureaucracies‚ use of media to burnish image of rulers • Renaissance: individualism‚ man as autonomous moral agent‚ capacity to do good or evil • Society: large percentage‚ subsitance existance. Much more space for the divine than today • History as relationship with the past: the process of our own interaction with the pas as

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    Reflection: Politics in the Reformation The Protestant Reformation changed Europe. During the 1500s religion became extremely persuasive in the lives of people living in Europe. By 1500 the church as an institution looked a lot like a state. Throughout medieval history there are currents of anticlericalism which was feelings of mistrust towards the church. The clergy in the church was often accused of wealth‚ corruption‚ and self indulgence. But these were all things that the religion preached

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    Although the Reformation swept through all of Western Europe‚ that was the most dramatic events of this great religious revolt took place in Germany. It was in Wittenberg‚ Saxony‚ that Martin Luther posted his list of propositions . 95 theses‚ in 1517 and he burned burned the papa bull in 1520. He was condemned by the Diet of Worms a year later. German nobles that were encouraged by Martin‚ put down the Peasants Revolt. That was another great event that ocurred in 1529 in the Reformation and that was

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    the ’revolutionary’ Protestant reformation in Germany? In this essay‚ I will attempt to assess the extent of Martin Luther’s role in the Protestant reformation that took place at the beginning of the sixteenth century in Germany. Luther’s name is synonymous with the religious Reformation of the sixteenth century‚ or the ’evangelical movement’ as it is sometimes called‚ but the actual details of the Reformation itself are somewhat lesser known. Luther’s role in the Reformation is well publicised‚

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    The 16th century was the age of the European Reformation: a religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics which divided Western Europe for over 150 years‚ and continues to do so until this day in certain areas. Religion was important to Scots in the 16th century. Socially‚ the Church was crucial to everyday life. It was responsible for education‚ health‚ welfare and discipline. It was also very important on an individual level. The Church was the vehicle for expressing inner spirituality and

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