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Cabeza de Vaca
Spanish explorer who traveled through Texas and mingled with the indigenous population. He learned their ways and they came to see him as a healer. His account of his encounters is considered colonial classic literature.
Martin Luther
German priest who did not agree that salvation could be bought with money. Wrote 95 theses and challenged that the pope's authority was absolute. Was excommunicated and was the founder of Protestant Reformation.
John Calvin
French theologian during Protestant Reformation that started Calvinism. Predestination was a strong tenet of his religion. Presbyterianism and other reformed churches recognize him as chief expositor of their faith.
John Wesley
Anglican cleric who is credited with founding the Methodist church. He used an open-air preaching style like George Whitfield and encouraged followers to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Also an evangelical.
Protestant Reformation
Christian reform movement started in 1517 by Martin Luther once he published his 95 theses. Represented the first fundamental split with Catholicism, rejecting the pope's influence, and the beginning on many other christian denominations.
Miguel Serveto (Michael Servetus)
Spanish theologian and doctor who started nontrinitary christology. Rejected by Protestants and Catholics alike, ordered burned by John Calvin. Says the trinity was not derived from the bible but rather Greek philosophers. Said that god was the true creator.
Pittsburgh Platform
19th century movement within Judaism that stressed that Jews should modernize. Rejected all traditions that had a ceremonial rather than a moral basis. Is much more open to other religions like Islam and Christianity. Envisioned jews not as a nation but as a religious community. Rejected zionism. Very influential in American Reform movement.
The Great Awakening
Four periods of intense religious revival in America. During these periods there was a sharp upswing in evangelical membership and religious fervor. There were new denominations and movements formed during these periods. The most notable was the first during the 18th century led by George Whitfield.
Cult of Saints
Particular devotion to the saints found within the Catholic church. People believed that along with Jesus, that the saints could intervene on their behalf and answer prayers.
Frederich Schleiermacher
German theologian who was able to reconcile traditional Protestant beliefs with criticisms leveled during the Enlightenment. Became known as "the Father of Modern Protestant Theology."