In 1517, Luther posted his 95 theses, which were based off his beliefs and learning of God through scripture. While there had likely been small Reformation acts going on for a while, Luther’s actions are believed to be what caused the start of the Reformation. However, it took many years before the changes occurred. Luther himself was exiled and hid in Wartburg. During this time, he translated the New Testament from Latin to German. Many revolts and disputes broke out during this time. More Protestants also began to openly declare their religion, and many others broke away from the Catholic church. This led to the formation of several separate branches of religion and churches. In 1555, peace was made, which allowed for people to choose their
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He used this to help get rid of some of the monasteries and convents, in an attempt to “insist on the holiness of common life- that is, non-monastic life.” (Gonzalez, p. 70) I believe that this means that Luther’s actions helped people to realize that they were able to live a holy life; or live for God, without having to become a monk. As time went on, a leader named John Calvin came out with a system called Reformed theology. This focused on “the reformation of social and political life”. (Gonzalez, p. 71) Again, I believe that this means people were learning to control their actions rather than relying on the church to tell them what they need to do. A group called the Anabaptists believed that the church needed to change to teach and live by the New Testament. It seems that although there were differences in beliefs between these newly formed religions, there was a common belief that the Catholic churches were not practicing religion by the New Testament. It seems that the Catholic churches must have been focusing on the Old Testament, which they might have been able to get away with because many were unable to read the New Testament. Reformed theology began to spread to other countries, which likely also quickened the spread of the newly formed
He used this to help get rid of some of the monasteries and convents, in an attempt to “insist on the holiness of common life- that is, non-monastic life.” (Gonzalez, p. 70) I believe that this means that Luther’s actions helped people to realize that they were able to live a holy life; or live for God, without having to become a monk. As time went on, a leader named John Calvin came out with a system called Reformed theology. This focused on “the reformation of social and political life”. (Gonzalez, p. 71) Again, I believe that this means people were learning to control their actions rather than relying on the church to tell them what they need to do. A group called the Anabaptists believed that the church needed to change to teach and live by the New Testament. It seems that although there were differences in beliefs between these newly formed religions, there was a common belief that the Catholic churches were not practicing religion by the New Testament. It seems that the Catholic churches must have been focusing on the Old Testament, which they might have been able to get away with because many were unable to read the New Testament. Reformed theology began to spread to other countries, which likely also quickened the spread of the newly formed