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The reformation was a time when the Catholic church was being increasingly challenged and resisted against. Areas, especially ones further away from Rome were gradually converting to Protestantism. This effort was furthered by a German monk named Martin Luther, who wrote 95 theses that criticized the actions of the Catholic church, particularly the acceptance of indulgences (people would pay the clergy so that they and their relatives would have to spend less time in purgatory). This effort was also furthered by the invention of the printing press, which allowed things to be printed and distributed en masse. Martin Luther translated The Bible from Latin so that people could read it for themselves and draw their own conclusions about it, there were also prints (drawings) distributed that depicted the clergy as monstrosities. Of course, the Catholic church and pope wanted to resist against the reformation and draw people back to Catholicism, their efforts to bring people back constitute the counter-reformation.
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The Reformation, with its focus on challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and promoting individual interpretation of faith, led to the Counter-Reformation as a response by the Catholic Church to address the issues raised by Protestant reformers. The Counter-Reformation involved initiatives such as the Council of Trent, the founding of new religious orders, and the strengthening of Catholic doctrine and discipline to combat the spread of Protestantism and revitalize the Catholic Church.
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What has the author Robert Bireley written?
Robert Bireley has written: 'The Refashioning of Catholicism, 1450-1700' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Counter-Reformation, History 'Religion and politics in the age of the counterreformation' -- subject(s): Counter-Reformation, History, Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
What did reformation lead to?
The Reformation led to the division of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant faiths.
The Catholic church was the focus of the Protestant Reformation and was led by what men?
Type your answer here... The Catholic Church was the focus of the Protestant Reformation and was led by which of the following men?
What was the movement called that split the church in Western Europe and led to a religious revolution?
Reformation, also called Protestant Reformation.
How was the reformation different then the counter reformation?
The Reformation, led by Martin Luther and others, sought to reform the Catholic Church and ultimately led to the formation of Protestant denominations. The Counter-Reformation was the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation, focusing on reforming itself, reaffirming Catholic doctrine, and combating the spread of Protestantism.
Who led the English reformation?
Henry the VIII led it and started it when he broke with the Pope.
What movement was led by martin Luther in Europe?
The Reformation
What led to reformation?
taxes at the time of the catholic revolution
What led to the reformation?
taxes at the time of the catholic revolution
Who led the protest reformation in Switzerland?
The disagreement between the Protestants and Catholics eventually led to civil war in Switzerland.
What is the reformation and the events that led up to the reformation?
The Reformation was a 16th-century movement in Christianity that led to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and various Protestant groups. Events that led to the Reformation include the criticism of the Church's practices, the publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517, and the invention of the printing press, which helped spread ideas more widely.
The German munk who led the initial break with the medieval Christian church?
If the question relates to the beginning of the reformation, Martin Luther was the Augustinian monk (correct spelling) who led the reformation in Germany.
