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because the German priest, Martin Luther, nailed Ninety-five Theses to the door of the castle church at Wittenberg as an act of defiance. These theses stated facts that caused controversy against the Pope. Thus, those who separated from the Roman Catholic church became Protestants and had three main rules/ideas
- the Pope was a false authority
- only faith could bring one to salvation
- all people with faith were equal
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe start of the Protestant Reformation began way before the 16th century. The doctrine of John Wycliffe, John Hus, Thomas Linacre, and John Colet paved the way for the reformation that grew exponentially during the 1500's. All of the teachings contributed to the reformation, but it was Martin Luther's 95 Theses that initiated the Reformation. After the 95 Theses, this led to Luther preaching about justification by faith alone, and then, on January 3, 1521 Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. All of this contributed to the rise of the Protestant Church.
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∙ 8y agoIt decreased the Roman Catholic Church's power and authority.
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Who began Protestantism?
Martin luther during the reformation in the 16th century
Did Romans have crisps?
No, not as we know them today. Potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
Factors preventing the development of a unified Germany state in 16th and 17th century?
One factor that prevented the development of a unified Germany state in the 16th and 17th century was that there was a big mix of different religions in the state. There was also many small states run by people who didn't want to lose their power.
What is the mid 16th century?
The middle 16th century would be 1550-1560.
Which french monarchs persecuted the french protestants during the early 15th century?
No-one, because there were no Protestant Huguenots in France before the 16th century. The first persecutions started in 1572, so the late 16th century, but after that Protestants were tolerated and even protected. The first king to overturn that policy, outlaw Protestantism and seriously persecute the Huguenots was King Louis XIV. And that happened in and after 1685 with the Edict of Fontainebleau.
Who began Protestantism?
Martin luther during the reformation in the 16th century
Where did operas originate?
Italy, in the 16th century.
Which movement created protestantism?
The movement was the Reformation. It got its start in present day Germany at the beginning of the 16th century when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints Church.
Why did Switzerland emerge as such an important center for sixteenth century protestantism?
In the 16th century, the followers of Martin Luther established the "evangelical" churches of Germany and Scandinavia. Reformed churches in Switzerland and France were established by John Calvin and more radical reformers such as Huldrych Zwingli.
Where was lutheranism most successful in the 16th century?
Germany See the link below.
Where did cricket originate from?
England, it was made during the 16th century. International matches have been played ever since 1844.
Who was St. Canicus?
Do you mean Saint Peter Canisius? He was a 16th century Dutch priest known as the Hammer of Protestantism because of his preaching and teaching against Protestants.
What was the Christian religious branch that split from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century.?
The Christian religious branch that split from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century was Protestantism. This split was initiated by Martin Luther and led to the Reformation movement, which resulted in the formation of various Protestant denominations.
What three parts were Christianity divided into?
Christianity can be divided into three parts: the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Protestantism. The Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church split in the 11th Century. Protestantism was born from Reformation in the 16th Century and split from the Roman Catholic Church at that time.
Where did whooping cough originate from?
Outbreaks of the disease were first described in the 16th century but it has been around for much longer than that.
What is Martin Luther's influence on the world today?
He started Protestantism and founded the Lutheran (Evangelic) Church. (I mean the German monk and teologist form the early 16th century.)
Did Romans have crisps?
No, not as we know them today. Potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
