Martin Luther Quiz Flashcards
(38 cards)
What is caused by the fall of the Roman Empire?
The rise of monasticism- reverting to the simplicity of the Gospel
What were the institutional practices that were reformed under Pope Gregory VII?
Lay investiture, benefice (salaries for priests), papal election, celibacy, simony, and clerical immorality
What were the goals of John Wycliff?
John Wycliff wanted to reform the sacramental system and allow people to be able to read the scriptures.
What were the goals of Jan Hus?
Jan Hus was against simony and clerical immorality.
What was going on at the time of Luther?
- The plague caused people to question faith and fear death.
- The Roman Catholic Church was the dominant political power at the time.
- The Catholic Church was building St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Scholastic theology = much of theology had gotten away from the great questions of human existence and entered into the local puzzles with no particular impact on people’s lives
What concept did Luther pioneer?
Sola Scriptura
-that the Bible is the only source/authority for theology
What does Luther use Scripture to argue for?
Sola Fide
What does Sola Fide mean?
That we are justified (made right with God) by faith alone (not works righteously)
What profession did Luther’s father want him to be?
A Lawyer
What were the two pivotal and formative events othat changed the trajectory of Luther’s life?
- The Plague entered Ehrfort and three of his close friends died. Luther realized the mortality of human life.
- On a trip back to Ehrfort in 1505, he was nearly struck by lightning while on horseback and this led to his decision to become an Augustinian monk.
What was Luther’s life in the monastery like?
The monks wore simple robes, had their air shaved off, and rejected the needs of the flesh such as food, sex, and other comforts of life.
With what work does Luther spark the Protestant Reformation?
The 95 Theses
What conclusion did Luther come to regarding the efficacy of all his ascetically works?
- He realized that he will never achieve salvation by his work.
- In addition, he said that the works would have eventually killed him and led to his bad health.
What does the Great Western Schism lead to?
The Council of Constance
What language was the 95 thesis written in and why?
It was written in Latin because it was a very technical and important argument meant for the educated officials of the church.
What was the Roman Catholic Church/Papacy like at the time?
The Roman Catholic Church/Papacy becoming increasingly wealthy and was very pampered.
What was Luther’s experience while in Rome?
Luther discovered cynicism in Rome, as he did in religious practices. He received an indulgence for visiting the remains of numerous Christian Martyrs. Luther began to question his faith.
What conclusion did Luther come to regarding the expression of Christianity in Rome?
Luther realized the differences of the expression of Christianity in Rome compared to his hometown. He saw how impersonal it was and the importance of money. Therefore, Luther began to question his faith.
What was Luther’s religious life like after he returned from Rome?
He repeatedly confessed his sins and did a great deal of penance. However, he did not feel that confessions truly absolved him.
What was Luther’s experience at Wittenburg?
Luther was made the Bible teacher at the new University of Wittenberg. He begins to study the Bible a great amount.
What was Luther’s great insight about salvation during his time at the University of Wittenberg?
Luther realized that salvation is a gift from God that humans receive. He begins to believe that salvation is only between the individual and God. Therefore, he finds the Church’s rituals are useless.
What was the indulgence crisis at the time of Pope Leo?
Pope Leo used the selling of indulgences to raise money. These indulgences forgives a great amount of sins and people can buy them for their dead relatives as well.
What was Luther’s response to the indulgence crisis?
The 95 Theses
What technological invention helped to disseminate and popularize Luther’s writings?
The printing press
