Social Groups of the Reformation
Corry Arnold, Connor DiMarco, Mason El-Habr, John Martin, and Jack O’Connell
Jewish Group in the Reformation
Two Groups of Jews: Ashkenazim (Yiddish speaking Jews in Germany and eastern Europe) and Sephardic (Spanish/Portuguese Jews)
Martin Luther thought that the Jews would convert to Protestantism, but many Jews thought of him as an Anti-Semitist
German princes feared growth of Jewish communities
“Ghetto”- Gated Districts where Jewish communities were placed. Established in Venice and Rome during mid 1500s
“Conversos”- Converted Jews during Spanish Inquisition. Many of them practiced their former religion in secret
From being forced out of Spain, about 100,000 Jews emigrated to parts of eastern Europe and …show more content…
On War Against the Turk. N.p.: n.p., 1529. N. pag. Print.)
Because Islam and Protestants were both at war with the Holy Roman Empire, many groups allied with each other
Trade routes military alliances were formed
Women During the Reformation
Marriage
The women was expected to act as a companion to her …show more content…
Women learned how to care for children, cook, and take care of the house.
Towards the beginning of the Reformation, women were encouraged to begin studying the bible so that they could become religious influences for their husband and children.
Female Convents
The Protestant Reformation put an end to female convents.
Martin Luther finalized this opinion by stating “the wife should stay at home and look after the affairs of the household…” Women During the Reformation (Cont.)
Social Attitudes Towards Women
Women's writings were often destroyed, because of the Bible edict that stated that women were to remain silent.
A famous reformer, John Calvin, seeked out women so he could get their opinions on certain religious and social topics.
Works Cited
Cannistraro, Philip V., and John J. Reich. The Western Perspective: A History of Civilization in the West. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College, 1999. Print.
Haan, Phil. "Q&A: African Americans in the Reformed Tradition." Calvin College. Calvin College, 11 Feb. 2011. Web. 09 Oct. 2015.
.
"Influential Women of the Reformation." Christianity.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct.
Corry Arnold, Connor DiMarco, Mason El-Habr, John Martin, and Jack O’Connell
Jewish Group in the Reformation
Two Groups of Jews: Ashkenazim (Yiddish speaking Jews in Germany and eastern Europe) and Sephardic (Spanish/Portuguese Jews)
Martin Luther thought that the Jews would convert to Protestantism, but many Jews thought of him as an Anti-Semitist
German princes feared growth of Jewish communities
“Ghetto”- Gated Districts where Jewish communities were placed. Established in Venice and Rome during mid 1500s
“Conversos”- Converted Jews during Spanish Inquisition. Many of them practiced their former religion in secret
From being forced out of Spain, about 100,000 Jews emigrated to parts of eastern Europe and …show more content…
On War Against the Turk. N.p.: n.p., 1529. N. pag. Print.)
Because Islam and Protestants were both at war with the Holy Roman Empire, many groups allied with each other
Trade routes military alliances were formed
Women During the Reformation
Marriage
The women was expected to act as a companion to her …show more content…
Women learned how to care for children, cook, and take care of the house.
Towards the beginning of the Reformation, women were encouraged to begin studying the bible so that they could become religious influences for their husband and children.
Female Convents
The Protestant Reformation put an end to female convents.
Martin Luther finalized this opinion by stating “the wife should stay at home and look after the affairs of the household…” Women During the Reformation (Cont.)
Social Attitudes Towards Women
Women's writings were often destroyed, because of the Bible edict that stated that women were to remain silent.
A famous reformer, John Calvin, seeked out women so he could get their opinions on certain religious and social topics.
Works Cited
Cannistraro, Philip V., and John J. Reich. The Western Perspective: A History of Civilization in the West. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College, 1999. Print.
Haan, Phil. "Q&A: African Americans in the Reformed Tradition." Calvin College. Calvin College, 11 Feb. 2011. Web. 09 Oct. 2015.
.
"Influential Women of the Reformation." Christianity.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct.