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Protestant Reformation (Origins of the Protestant Reformation (Erasmus,…
Protestant Reformation
Origins of the Protestant Reformation
Erasmus
Believed Christianity should show people how to live good lives on a daily basis
Luther
Believed that someone should be able to go to heaven by faith and not by the amount of money they spend on the church
Christian Humanism
Believed that humans have to reason and improve themselves and If people would read the Bible, they would become religious
Impact of Protestant Reformation on politics
Peace of Augsburg
The peace of Augsburg Ended religious warfare in Germany
Charles V
He was Threatened by France for political power throughout Europe and the religion was the only thing he had in common with all of the different lands he ruled
Spread of the Protestant Reformation
Rise of Lutheranism
After Luther’s movement became a revolution. More than the 300 German lords and rulers agreed with his ideas.
Reasons for Luther's break with the Catholic Church
Ninety-five Theses
Luther posted complaints against the Catholic Church on the Church door called the ninety-five theses
Need for reform
The need for reformment started when someone questioned the idea seen as buying one’s way into Heaven.
Responses to Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Break with the Catholic Church
When the Church did not respond to his complaints, he called on German princes to overthrow the papacy and establish a reformed German Church