Renaissance and Reformation Renaissance and Reformation

Renaissance and Reformation Differences Between Now and Then Local control of politics; central institutions were weak Hierarchical Nature of Society Tradition and Religion Great danger from disease, poor hygiene, famine, natural disaster, war, violence

Renaissance and Reformation Religion: Powerful Force Belief in the devil, hell, and a punishing God were powerful forces Thinkers of the Renaissance and Reformation would challenge some of these beliefs Religion guided people ex- Elizabeth I (Film)

Renaissance and Reformation Medieval versus Renaissance Worldview Idea of a Divine Plan Importance and Hierarchy Dualism: Spirit vs. Matter Allegory Providence Teleology Overriding concept: Humanism Importance of philology Importance, return and restoration of classical texts, arts, literature and drama from Greek and Roman Period Medieval View Renaissance

Renaissance and Reformation Protestant Reformation Defined: Reformation, was a spiritual/religious revolution that aimed to correct the “problems” of the Catholic Church and sparked a century and a half of religious civil war. It resulted in the establishment of the Protestant branches of Christianity- e.g. Lutheranism, Calvinism etc

Renaissance and Reformation Causes of Protestant Reformation Anti-Clericalism An appetite for spiritual experience Reliance of church interpretation ended with return to original sources Martin Luther's 95 Theses

Renaissance and Reformation Martin Luther Faith alone will bring salvation 1517, he published his 95 Theses, arguing against the sale of indulgences

Renaissance and Reformation In your own words, explain what each statement means: Vain is the hope of salvation through letters of pardon, even if a commissary-nay, the Pope himself- were to pledge his own soul for them Again, why does not the Pope, whose riches are at this day more ample than those of the wealthiest of the wealthy; build the one Basilica of St. Peter with his own money, rather than with that of poor believers?

Renaissance and Reformation Counter Reformation Actions taken by Catholic Church to counteract the impact of Protestant Reformation Includes: Council of Trent, Roman Inquisition, Index of Prohibited Books, creation of religious orders

Renaissance and Reformation Council of Trent ( ) All medieval church law was valid and important Latin would remain official language Re-emphasized the importance of “good works” and “faith” No new definition of sacraments

Renaissance and Reformation Other Actions taken by Catholic Church Roman Inquisition- a tribunal designed to find heretics and bring them to justice Roman Index of Prohibited Books- a process of reviewing and censoring books The founding of Religious Orders devoted to teaching, propaganda, and social services, e.g.- Jesuits

Renaissance and Reformation When the Dust Settles: Catholicism vs. Protestantism Scripture interpreted by wisdom Good Works and Faith 7 Sacraments Stick with Latin Clergy must be celibate and chaste Purgatory is real Honour Saints Scripture as you read it Faith Alone 2 Sacraments- Eucharist, Baptism Language of the people Clergy could marry Go to Heaven or Hell Criticized Honouring Saints

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Works Cited Encarta Reference Library Legacy: The West and the World by Newman