English Reformation

John Wycliffe was born in the Yorkshire village of Wycliffe-on-Tees. Scholars differ as to the exact date of birth, but it is generally agreed that He was born in the Yorkshire village of Wycliffe-on-Tees around 1330. He entered Oxford College around 1345, just prior to the outbreak of the Black Death (1349-353). He received his Doctorate of Divinity in 1372. By 1371 Oxford had gained a reputation as the leading school of theological and philosophical studies, and Wycliffe stood out for his…

The meaning of renaissance is “rebirth”. It’s a time where new ideas and creations were born. The first renaissance began in cities throughout Italy. Italy had a strong presence of antiquity than any other part of Europe. Italy began to revive the activity of buying and selling goods and town building. Feudalism had less of an influence towards Italy. Feudalism is where social classes were divided based on their position in the economy. Before the renaissance came into full effect, the…

It was the unleashing of the protestant reformation that brought about the religious, political, and societal revolution, with the aim of reforming the Catholic church’s practices and doctrines, which fundamentally changed the face of Western civilization. In early 16th century Europe, Catholicism was the sole religion of the English people. The Roman Catholic Church was the prime focus in their lives, serving as a guide to a moral and virtuous life, bringing them closer to God. It was when the…

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…

While also adopting the approach at grace from the protestant reformation. Thomas Cranmer seemed to be the best of both worlds in that he was willing to adopt some of the ancient traditions and ideas from the Catholic Church, but also revisit the new understanding of grace from the Protestant Reformation lead by Martin Luther. In addition Cranmer was also the chief reformer in the English Reformation. He was appointed by King Henry the VIII, and played a major part in helping draft…

established large and extensive bureaucracies, the French and English relied more on “private companies and individual proprietors [who] pioneered development”. Although England had more personal governing freedoms, creating the House of Burgess in 1618, and governing with procedures that were similar to the House of Commons in England, all of these cultures were still under the political control of their rulers. Because the English embraced emigration and encouraged it, as they had been…

whole, rather than the formation and its members. The New Testament version of the RSV was released in 1946, and its translation had erased many of the old style writings of the thee’s and thou’s of the King James Version to more modern versions of English language. In essence they committee wished to make the RSV as easy as possible to read aloud in congregation so that an ecumenical version could be successful. Such minuscule battles erupted amongst conservatives and liberal Protestants,…

From the time of 1450 to 1600, Europe saw an expansion and adjustment in the centralization and expansion of state powers. With only a few number of powerhouse nations in Europe at this time, the ability to broaden borders and affect society as a whole became a feat due to the scientific revolution. Particularly, newfound technology for exploration, the spread of ideas, and stronger armies became a catalyst for the expansion of states in Europe from the second half of the fifteenth century into…

Protestant Reformation. He was a national hero whose influence is still felt in the Czech Republic. Huss was born into a peasant family and graduated from the University of Prague (Charles University). He began lecturing at the university in 1398 and served as rector twice. Huss was ordained a priest in 1400. At this time many religious leaders were demanding church reforms, Split by the Great Schism of the West, the church had two rival popes (later three). Huss accepted the ideas of the…

the movement as a whole. Albeit, Zwinglism preached a life of righteousness and complete subordination to God; leading to an opposition of sacraments as well as superstitious symbols. However, Ulrich Zwingli had a deep impact on the Protestant Reformation regarding his attitude toward transubstantiation. “[Zwingli] adopted what became the usual Protestant position. . . communion commemorated Christ’s last supper in a purely symbolic way. . . ” (332). Although the Zwingli Church dissolved when…