1. Girolamo Savonarola: The Bonfire of the Vanities
Created by: Shin Park and Justin Jeong

2. What Happened?
A monk named Girolamo Savonarola (sahv-oh-nuh-ROH-luh) was one of the first reformers
1400s, he preached fiery sermons against the abuses of the church
Called for churches to melt down their gold and silver ornaments to buy bread for the hungry and poor members of the church.
 Convinced people to gather and burn jewelry and trinkets. This enormous fire was known as “the bonfire of the vanities.”

3. What Happened contd. Girolamo Savonarola
Pope Alexander at first allowed Savonarola’s work
Eventually excommunicated him for spreading ideas the pope thought dangerous.
In 1498, Savonarola was executed at Florence.
"Girolamo Savonarola." nedelmanreport. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov        <      savonarola-2.jpg>. 
  Girolamo Savonarola

4. Who Was Involved? Other leaders were involved in this revolution
Their work renewed the church’s emphasis on spirituality and service
The most influential was the Society of Jesus, or also known as the Jesuits
The Jesuits order was founded in 1534 by the Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque nobleman and former soldier
He was approved pope in 1539
Loyola, the Father General, ran the Jesuits like a military organization, making it important to everyone has obedience to the church above all

5. How does this event show religious disunity in Europe?
This caused religious disunity in Europe because:
It led false accusations
It was similar to selling indulgences except this time Girolamo Savonarola persuaded everyone to burn their gold and silver ornaments such as jewelry and trinkets to buy bread for the hungry and poor members of the church.
"the bonfire of the vanities." executedtoday. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov        <

6. Sources:
"Girolamo Savonarola." nedelmanreport. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov        <      savonarola-2.jpg>.  (Slide 3)
"the bonfire of the vanities." executedtoday. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov        < (slide 5)