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The Protestant Reformation 1500-1600. Long-Term Causes The Renaissance. People began to question the Church. Printing Press More books printed Books printed in the vernacular Ideas spread faster. The Gutenberg Bible printed in German, so people can read and interpret it themselves.
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Long-Term CausesThe Renaissance • People began to question the Church
Printing Press • More books printed • Books printed in the vernacular • Ideas spread faster
The Gutenberg Bible printed in German, so people can read and interpret it themselves
Long-term CausesProblems in the Church • Nepotism: Church positions given to family members • Rising taxes and fees for marriages and baptisms • People believe the Church is too wealthy
Long-Term CausesStrong Monarchs • Some kings, queens, and princes support the Reformation because they want to have more power than the Church officials
Short-term CausesMartin Luther • German monk
Wrote “The Ninety-Five Thesis” (1517) • Objected to the sale of indulgences • Was excommunicated by the Pope
Fun Facts! Married Katherine von Bora
Short-term CausesDesiderius Erasmus • Renaissance writer • Major objection with the Church Impact on the Reformation Wrote the book Praise of Folly to help spread ideas Christianity Should be simple Without rituals
Short-term EffectsHoly Roman Empire • Religious unity in Europe ended
Short-term EffectsMartin Luther • Lutheran Church = based on the ideas of Luther
Short-term EffectsNew Denominations: John Calvin • Calvinism • Predestination • The Elect • Salvation based on faith According to the cartoon, what is a major belief of John Calvin?
Short-term EffectsNew Denominations: John Calvin • Calvinism = based on ideas of John Cavlin
Short-term EffectsJohn Calvin • French priest • Major objection with the Church Impact on the Reformation Ideas led to Calvinism Christianity Should be simple without rituals Believed in predestination
Short-term EffectsNew Denominations: Anglican Church • Henry VIII • Broke from the Catholic Church to gain power • Formed the Anglican Church
Fun Fact! Nursery Rhymes were a popular form of protest against monarchs Three blind mice, three blind mice, See how they run, see how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife, Who cut off their tails with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a thing in your life, As three blind mice? Mary Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row.
Long-term EffectsCatholic Reformation • RCC feared losing members and power • Pope Paul III (1534-1549) • Investigation of abuses • Banned the sale of indulgences
Short-term EffectsCatholic Reformation • Ignatius Loyola • Jesuits • Encouraged schools, evangelism, and missionaries
Long-term EffectsCatholic Reformation • Questioning spirit continues • People question other areas of Church belief