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What order of monks did Martin Luther join?
Martin Luther in fact was a friar, not a monk. He joined the order of friars called the Augustinian Order.
How did Martin Luther's ideas spread so quickly?
He was a teacher in a place where Monks studied and his ideas about the Church were converted during that stay, he preached what he knew
Who was the humanist priest who criticized corrupt popes and monks?
One humanist priest who criticized corrupt popes and monks was Martin Luther. He was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and spoke out against practices such as the selling of indulgences by the Catholic Church.
Men who gave all up to serve god?
monks... most famous monk in the history of religion: MARTIN LUTHER
How did monks hope to reform monastic life in the 12th century?
Some monks themselves fell into corruption and did very wicked things. Some monasteries, the first and famous being probably the monastery of Cluny, began reform movements throughout the monastic system. These monasteries had a great influence among the members of the Church. In short, they were the key in reform.
Who is group of men who evangelized and educated during middle ages?
Monks
What was the cluny reform movement?
the cluny reform's purpose was to reform the error in monasticism. Monasticism had become corrupt and secular--monks thought they were cultural saviors, and thought they were higher, morally than others. The Cluny Reform was to fix those erros and to reform the thoughts behind monastic living and tradition.
A Name for monks in 1066?
In 1066, monks were commonly referred to as "brothers" or "friars." They dedicated their lives to prayer, meditation, and service to their communities within monasteries or friaries. Their role was central to religious life and education during this period.
What time period was the protestant reformation?
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 with Martin Luther published his 95 Theses; it's inception began many decades into the 16th century. The time period of the Protestant Reformation is 1577 - Present, as it is ongoing today.
What did erasmus do?
ERASMUS WAS A RENAISSANCE WRITER -- A Roman Catholic humanist philosopher; he advocated reform of the Church on the basis of study of sacred texts (regular reading of scripture by laity). He believed what the church needed was not institutional reform but "true religion": the inward, true love of God and love (service) of neighbors. -- He also considered becoming a monk, but it didn't work out, so he became a priest! Erasmus translated the Bible into Greek!
Why did St. Francis of Assisi create the order of monks?
Francis created an order of friars, not monks. Friars work in the world while monks are confined to a monastery. He created the order to help him evangelize, assist the poor and reform the Church.
What is the monastic reform?
In a general sense, it is bringing about changes in the way that monks living in monasteries act or work, or changing the way in which a monastic order is organized.
