Transubstantiation

In the process of “transubstantiation” Christians would take in bread and wine at the altar and afterwards it would turn into the blood and body of Christ (Rosenwein, A Short History). This practice was new, and it signified an increase devotion to the flesh of Christ. New religious…

founded on was pacifism, which entails that they never respond to anything in an aggressive manner. The third ideal is simplicity in life. The denomination also took hints from the reformation in following the reformist, or lutheran versions, of transubstantiation and sola scriptura. Menno Simons grew up in a…

woman and six children. After his election Ulrich lead the Protestants in a civil war where he was injured and later executed by the Catholics. Luther and Ulrich only differed on one point of reformation which was the ideas of purgatory and transubstantiation could have formed a single Protestant Church but could never overcome their single difference so Ulrich spread his reform to Switzerland.…

Tintoretto. It was created around in 1519 and 1594. It is oil on canvas, 12’ 18’ 8”, and it is housed in the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, northern Italy. The purpose of this painting is to illustrate miracle of Eucharist- the transubstantiation of earthly into divine food. During this period, the Catholic Reformation was in fully swing. This painting illustrated the importance of this sacrament to the Catholic doctrine. Analysis: I have seen this painting all throw out my…

sessions between 1545-1549, 1551-1552, and 1562-1564 because it was interrupted by plague and war. The Council was held to clearly state church teachings. The two main parts it focused on where doctrine (beliefs) which focused on church tradition, transubstantiation, the sacraments, and the position of the Pope. The other main part was Church discipline which focused on education of priests, decrees, and the…

"Does your God of paste protect you now from the pains of death?" in a clear mocking reference to the Catholic belief that the wafer became the flesh of God during the ritual of Mass set against the Protestant disbelief, at best uncertainty, in transubstantiation and using objects in the worship of…

The Holy Eucharist is the focal point in spiritual nourishment in the Catholic life. By deeply analysing the symbols utilized in the poster promoting the Eucharist we can receive and insight into the reason why the Eucharist is of such significance to the Catholic life. The Golden Chalice situated as the focal point of the poster represents the glass in which Jesus instituted his blood at the last supper to his disciples. The Chalice is a visual representation of the Last Supper. The Chalice…

In Edward’s VI’s reign, there was most definitely a Mid Tudor crisis. As a crisis is considered to be ‘a time of intense difficulty or danger’, the definition suits the substantial threats faced throughout Edward’s reign. This was due to a range of factors including both Somerset and Northumberland’s foreign policy. In Somerset’s case, his inability to meet any of his aims shows the intense difficulty he faced. On the other hand, Northumberland unsuccessfully tried to rectify the situation but…

There are significant differences and notable similarities amongst the Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church encompassing aspects of historical events and figures, key beliefs and values, practices and authority. Significant historical events and figures in the Catholic Church include the Great Schism (splitting of Western, Eastern and Orthodox Church) and the Great Western Schism (saw the Catholic Church break off into Protestant Churches including the Lutherans, Calvinists and the Church…

Martin Luther was an influential leader during the Protestant Reformation. He confronted the Roman Catholic Church on their system of indulgences while everyone turned a blind eye. Constantly, Luther was called a liar, heretic, and an outlaw by the Catholic Church for his teachings that conflicted with the Roman Catholics’ religious orders and beliefs. However, he never stood down regardless of if he was to face death or excommunication. His theology would be the sole foundation of his teachings…