critics of the church Flashcards
(19 cards)
who led the lollards and when
John Wycliffe in the late 1300s
what did wycliffe question
he questioned transubstantiation and stated that priesthood wasnt an important aspect of faith
What did Henry VII do to supress the lollards
had more than 73 on trial at church courts for heresy and following teachings of wycliffe. 11 people were burned for their beliefs
Who did Erasmus meet with
John Colet who believed that people should understand what the bible is translated to themselves instead of listening to what the church claimed it said
What did Colet inspire Erasmus to do
inspired him to publish the new testament in greek so everyone could read and understand it
what did erasmus argue and why
argued that the bible should be translated into the language of ordinary people as he understood that not many people could read greek
when did new reformers from europe come and whos an example of one
in the 1520s and MArtin Luther
what was martin luther labelled and why
a protestant due to how radically different his ideas were from the catholic church as he attacked the churches practices
what did martin luther believe
- only faith and studying the bible could bring you closer to god
-purgatory didnt exist
-every christian should be able to read the bible in their own language so that they understood it and didnt have to listen to what the church claimed it said
-church services should be in the language of the people and should be focused on bible readings
what practices of the church did luther critiscise
-the selling of indulgences
-the selling of relics which were items sold that claimed it was closest to jesus on earth
how did reformation ideas develop in england
from europe via cloth traders that travelled from holland to england
-refomering ideas taking up at oxford and cambridge unis
who was one of the most enthusiastic reformers
a lawyer named simon fishw
what happened to fish in 1526
he took part in a christmas play that mocked church authorities which led to him being forced into exile
what did fish do in 1528
published ‘ A Supplication For Beggars’ which was a 5000 word pamphlet that condemned english priesthood
Who was William Tyndale
A clergyman who wanted renewal of the roles of the clergy and wanted priest to be educated and preach effectively
How did Tyndale gain financial support to be able to publish an english bible
he received financial support from wealthy london drapers like Humphrey Monmouth
Who was the leader of the White House Inn reformist discussions at Cambridge University
Robert Barnes
who were some noteable members of the white house inn
William Tyndale, Miles Coverdale( well known for his criticism about transubstantiation), Thomas Cranmer( who was eventually burned for his beliefs)
What did William Tracy of Gloucestershire do that showed reformist ideas were spreading
Stated that he did not want to receive and indulgences or prayers after he passed away
