Counter-Reformation

Europe changed as a result of the Renaissance and Reformation. The Renaissance, also called the rebirth of Europe, occurred between 1300 and 1600. Between the Renaissance time period, the Reformation happened. It took place between 1517 and 1648. Due to the Renaissance and Reformation taking place, the religious, political, and social conditions changed in Europe. During the Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church practices were questioned and religious views changed. A German priest named…

The spread of Christianity brought about considerable changes in the late antique world, with similar reactions to the ‘new’ monotheistic religion among the Anglo-Saxons and Irish as could be seen among the Gauls. Not only did the subsequent religious conversion effect the balance of authority in the region, but it also changed the society’ values regarding morality and ethics, as well as gender roles. Conversion itself meant different things to the different social classes. Additionally, the…

Calvinism vs. Wesleyans on Sanctification When many Christians here the words entire sanctification, perfect love, Christian perfection, and holiness. They often either try to avoid the issue because they say it is too complicated or they challenge those who are addressing them by saying it is not scriptural. Many Calvinists take a stand today that a person cannot achieve holiness, sanctification or Christian perfection in this life time. But is that truly what the scriptures teach or are…

When Walking with the Lord there are many misconceptions in your level of faith. For Martin Luther, he believes that your faith takes work. In other words, your faith can improve all the time. The best way to improve your faith is severing the Lord. Martin Luther in his work, “ Three Treatises” believes that “Our faith in Christ does not free us” (311). For Luther expresses that just accepting the Lord is not enough. Meaning that every follower needs to do works for the lord in order to grow in…

The Reformation was the most transformational movement in Europe, noting the prevailing dominance of the Catholic Church in the Western hemisphere. For centuries before, the Papacy dominated nearly every aspect of life, politics and even economics throughout Western Europe for all social classes. The Reformation was a religious movement, but not strictly. The desire for a deeper spirituality with God was just one of the reasons for this revolutionary time period. The masses desired to exercise…

popularized, it allowed for cheaper manufacturing of books, which meant that the lower classes could actually purchase them. It was a way to spread new ideas and foster education, some of the key aspects of the Renaissance. It also helped stimulate the Reformation, as the Bible was printed in a myriad of languages, instead of just Latin, people had the choice to stop relying on the church in order to worship. Why was Michelangelo's David such an iconic piece of art that came out of the…

Ignited at the start of the 16th century by the nailing of a candid list on the door of a small German church, the Protestant Reformation introduced the Catholic Church to new thoughts and practices that left European Christians in a state of disbelief. After many disaccording new sects cut ties with the Church, scholars and rulers had a hard time to accept the new concept being introduced to them- religious toleration. While many accepted religious toleration many regions didn’t embrace it for…

Some historians and religious experts argue that the Protestant reformation divided Christianity. Some also argue that this was simply an expansion of the diversity of Christianity. There were many influential figures in history that challenged and reformed religion. There was one man in particular that would become ingrained in history and would popularize Protestantism. He would allow Christians to think about the concepts of sin, salvation, penance, and how to worship god. This man was Martin…

The Reformation period took place during 1300-1500 A.D. The Reformation was a response to the Roman Catholic Church which had become corrupt by its leadership and practices. This was also during the Renaissance era, which means “rebirth” (HIST 1). The Italian philosopher, Marsilio Ficino wrote, “If we are to call any age golden, it is beyond doubt that age which brings forth golden talents in different places. That such is true of this our age [no one] will hardly doubt.” This ushered in the age…

Switzerland is a country of little to no conflicts. “The overthrow of Vaud started when Zurich started the Reformation. Zwingli’s teaching, which was appealing to populations of the modern cities in Switzerland, grew to other parts of Switzerland. Apart from Solothum and Fribourg who didn’t convert over. Most of the cities went over to Protestantism. At this time Protestantism was the main religion. Zwingli on the other hand, found little response among the less. The will-educated rural…