The protestant reformation notes

The protestant reformation notes

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  The Protestant ReformationWhat was the Protestant Reformation A religious movement that began in the 16 th century wanted to reform the church State the 4 abuses of the church Luxurious lifestyle Nepotism – the appointment of relatives to church positions Simony – the selling of appointments to church offices Indulgences – pardons of sins in exchange for a contribution What factors led to peoples resentment of the church? claim of supremacy over civil authority church wealth and tax-exempt status one of the largest landowners church taxes Latin the official language of the church absolute authority of pope
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  Who was JohnWycliffe, and why is he important? English priest that translated the bible into English condemned the wealth and worldliness of church leaders bible the highest authority persecuted by church What were the Ninety-five Theses? Statements of Luther’s religious beliefs and a plea for church reform. Why were they written? Luther maintained that the bible is the final authority issuance of indulgences justification for sin is given by God’s grace through faith alone
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  What happened toLuther? faced punishment protected from the emperor excommunicated from Catholic Church How did the Anglican Church begin? Henry VIII wanted a divorce also wanted to confiscate church property Act of Supremacy – established the Anglican Church, and made the king its religious leader How did the Catholic Church respond to the spread of Protestantism? Held inquisitions – special courts that tried and punished heretics counter reformation – founded to preserve and extend Catholicism – Jesuits The Council of Trent – reaffirmed catholic beliefs and established many church reforms Why is nationalism an important force? brought an end to religious unity the nations of Europe become divided according to religion