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The Protestant Reformation (Origins of the Reformation (3) Martin Luther,…
The Protestant Reformation
Origins of the Reformation
1) Christian Humanism
effort to make life easier
peasants and commoners liked idea
more of a personal relationship with Christ
2) Erasmus
believed christianity should teach good morals
wrote Praise of the Folly
3) Martin Luther
began as a monk and professor
had an issue with Catholic way of getting to Salvation
wrote 95 thesis
excommunicated from catholic church and started a new religion
Reasons for Luther's Break from the Church
Need for Reform
sale of indulgences
pilgrimages
sacrements
salvation by works/faith
purgatory
Ninety Five Thesis
nailed to the door of the Catholic Church
Spread of the Protestant Reformation
Lutheranism
300 German Lords agreed with him and followed him
replaced Catholic service
peasants sided with it because it was more welcoming/not expensive
Impact of the Reformation on Politics
Charles V
buddies with the pope
nobles did not like this
pope asks for Luther to be killed
nobles hide Martin Luther in order to cause a feud between Charles and the Church
Peace of Augsburg
Charles gives in to the pressure of the Nobles and allows them to choose the religion they follow
this is the first time Lutheranism and Protestant religion is recognized and validated
Responses to the Reformation
Break with the Catholic Church
Luther was sent into hiding and was wanted killed
persuaded to change his stance