Intro to the Reformation
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Intro to the ReformationHumanism & secularism & obvious Church
abuses led to calls for reform
Thus, Reformation = changes in ways of teaching / practicing Christianity
(this was also called the Protestant Reformation because it involved a protest
against Catholic practices)
Intro to the Reformation
The Protestant movement was led by Martin Luther, so the first Protestant faith was
Lutheranism
(the Catholic Church excommunicated Luther!)
Martin Luther• A quote
– What kind of language does Luther use to make his points?
– What was his purpose in using such language?
– Why did people, Luther being one of them, feel this way about the Catholic Church?
Key Terms and People from the Reformation
Martin LutherJustification (salvation) by Faith
Pope Leo XIndulgences
Johann Tetzel95 Theses
Lutheranism Gutenberg (printing) Press
Can you identify and explain the significance of these terms and people?