reformers and humanists Flashcards
(21 cards)
Who were the followers of John Wycliffe?
Lollards
Lollardy was an underground movement advocating for reform in the Church.
What significant contribution did John Wycliffe make to the Bible?
Translated the Bible into English
What was the primary emphasis of Lollardy?
Individual relationships with God
Fill in the blank: Lollards believed that everyone should own a _______.
Bible
What did Lollards reject regarding the interpretation of the Bible?
Protestant interpellation
What doctrine did Lollards not believe in?
Transubstantiation
True or False: Lollards supported Catholic beliefs and practices.
False
What did Lollards believe about salvation?
Only faith in God will lead to salvation
What was the fate of Lollards in terms of church classification?
Classed as heretics
Who was a key figure in Lutheranism?
Martin Luther
What was Martin Luther’s belief about salvation?
The soul is saved by faith alone
What year did significant changes in European religion occur due to Luther’s actions?
1520
What did William Tyndale translate?
The Bible into English
Fill in the blank: Tyndale’s translation was completed in _______.
1526
What did Tyndale believe regarding the Church and its practices?
Church practices should align with the Bible
Who was a notable supporter of the Reformation alongside Luther?
Thomas Cromwell
What was the role of Humanism during the Reformation?
To promote scholarly critique of Catholic practices
What did Humanists believe about Church practices?
They should be examined for errors
Who were key supporters of Humanism?
Erasmus, John Colet, and Thomas More
What was Erasmus known for?
Preparing Latin and Greek texts of the New Testament
Fill in the blank: Humanists sought to reform the Church by addressing _______.
Corruption
