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16th CENTURY EUROPE
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 - February 18, 1546) was born in Eisleben, Germany. Luther was a Christian theologian and monk, and he is widely renowned for his teachers, which inspired the Protestant Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines of Protestant and other Christian traditions. On Halloween of 1517, Luther changed the course of human history when he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic church of heresy upon heresy [1].
What were the beliefs of the day?
The beliefs of the 16th Century largely revolved around Christianity, which was the main religion preached to the people. The belief, just like Christians in modern eras, refers to GOD, the one true deity that saved the people from their sins through the sending down of his son, Jesus Christ. Furthermore, there was great punishment for those who did not obey Christianity, displaying absolute authority over the people of the time. If one did not conform to the beliefs of Christianity, the outcome would be either burning or stoning to death.
How did Martin Luther shape the beliefs of the day? Positives and Negatives
As mentioned earlier, Martin Luther is widely renowned for his teachers, which inspired the Protestant Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines of Protestant and other Christian traditions. On Halloween of 1517, Luther changed the course of human history when he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic church of heresy upon heresy. Furthermore, Martin Luther founded the Lutheran church, which provided the people with another understanding of Christianity.
The Protestant Reformation was the 16th-century upheaval of Catholic Europe. Reformers such as Martin Luther and Henry VIII challenged authority and questioned the Catholic Church. They argued for redistribution of power into the hands of Bible, the disruption causing wars, and persecutions [3]. A negative of Luther's involvement in religion in the 16th Century was the fact that he did have a strong belief against Jewish practices and Jews.
What role did the church play in the belief systems?
The church played a rather significant role in the belief systems of the 16th Century as it was proclaimed to the people that payment to the church would clear all sins. This was a proclamation that was made previously by Constantine. Luther strongly disagreed with the idea, instead preaching in his new Lutheran church that salvation and subsequently eternity in heaven is not earned by good deeds but is received only as a free gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ as redeemer from sin.
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 - February 18, 1546) was born in Eisleben, Germany. Luther was a Christian theologian and monk, and he is widely renowned for his teachers, which inspired the Protestant Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines of Protestant and other Christian traditions. On Halloween of 1517, Luther changed the course of human history when he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic church of heresy upon heresy [1].
What were the beliefs of the day?
The beliefs of the 16th Century largely revolved around Christianity, which was the main religion preached to the people. The belief, just like Christians in modern eras, refers to GOD, the one true deity that saved the people from their sins through the sending down of his son, Jesus Christ. Furthermore, there was great punishment for those who did not obey Christianity, displaying absolute authority over the people of the time. If one did not conform to the beliefs of Christianity, the outcome would be either burning or stoning to death.
How did Martin Luther shape the beliefs of the day? Positives and Negatives
As mentioned earlier, Martin Luther is widely renowned for his teachers, which inspired the Protestant Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines of Protestant and other Christian traditions. On Halloween of 1517, Luther changed the course of human history when he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic church of heresy upon heresy. Furthermore, Martin Luther founded the Lutheran church, which provided the people with another understanding of Christianity.
The Protestant Reformation was the 16th-century upheaval of Catholic Europe. Reformers such as Martin Luther and Henry VIII challenged authority and questioned the Catholic Church. They argued for redistribution of power into the hands of Bible, the disruption causing wars, and persecutions [3]. A negative of Luther's involvement in religion in the 16th Century was the fact that he did have a strong belief against Jewish practices and Jews.
What role did the church play in the belief systems?
The church played a rather significant role in the belief systems of the 16th Century as it was proclaimed to the people that payment to the church would clear all sins. This was a proclamation that was made previously by Constantine. Luther strongly disagreed with the idea, instead preaching in his new Lutheran church that salvation and subsequently eternity in heaven is not earned by good deeds but is received only as a free gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ as redeemer from sin.
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Who was Henry VII? What was his affect on 16th Century Religion?
Henry VIII, the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, was born on 28 June 1491 at Greenwich Palace. After the death of his elder brother Arthur in 1502, Henry became heir to the English throne. Henry VIII is well known for the his 6 marriages as well as his influence on Protestant England and 16th Century Religion.
In 1533, Henry VIII broke with the church to marry the now pregnant Anne Boleyn, his second wife in a secret ceremony. Henry was excommunicated by the Roman Pope and the English reformation had begun. Prior to the excommunication from the Pope to Henry VIII, Henry's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell assisted him in establishing him as head of the Church of England. The Church of England became the main place of worship in England until the eventual death of the king in 1547. In the space of 14 years, Henry VIII
ordered that 800 monasteries be disbanded and their lands and treasures taken for the crown. Henry's personal religious beliefs remained Catholic, despite the growing number of people at court and in the nation who had adopted Protestantism during the time of Martin Luther [2].
The following video provides insight into Martin Luther King and Henry VIII and their influence on religion in the 16th Century:
Henry VIII, the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, was born on 28 June 1491 at Greenwich Palace. After the death of his elder brother Arthur in 1502, Henry became heir to the English throne. Henry VIII is well known for the his 6 marriages as well as his influence on Protestant England and 16th Century Religion.
In 1533, Henry VIII broke with the church to marry the now pregnant Anne Boleyn, his second wife in a secret ceremony. Henry was excommunicated by the Roman Pope and the English reformation had begun. Prior to the excommunication from the Pope to Henry VIII, Henry's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell assisted him in establishing him as head of the Church of England. The Church of England became the main place of worship in England until the eventual death of the king in 1547. In the space of 14 years, Henry VIII
ordered that 800 monasteries be disbanded and their lands and treasures taken for the crown. Henry's personal religious beliefs remained Catholic, despite the growing number of people at court and in the nation who had adopted Protestantism during the time of Martin Luther [2].
The following video provides insight into Martin Luther King and Henry VIII and their influence on religion in the 16th Century: