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What was indulgences as practiced prior to the Reformation?
The Catholic Church permitted the eating of meat on Fridays if paid a specific sum of money. The Church allowed only men to eat cake and other sweets, forbidding the luxury to women and children. A religious figure pardoned one's sins and could reduce the amount of time in purgatory if money was paid to the Church. There was no such practice of selling indulgences. YOU CHOOSE!
How did the protestant reformation affect England economics?
The Protestant Reformation has a profound effect on England; socially, politically and economically. The economic effects of the Protestant Reformation in England were derived primarily from two great changes that occured in England during the Reformation. For cententies preceeding the Reformation, the Catholic Church would raise money by selling indulgences and imposing tributes on all the nations of Catholic Christendom. This would result in much of the money and gold of Europe leaving non-Papal states and concentrating in Italy; impoverishing European states in the process. With the seperation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church, Rome was unable to tax/levy England for money to finance its operations on the European continent. This resulted in money and gold being retained in England, much to the benefit of English merchants and other men of commerce; helping to expand and grow the English economy. Secondly, with seperation came the transfer of control of much of English territory from the Catholic Church to the English monarchy. England, much like all of Western Europe, was still largely physiocratic and agrarian; most wealth was derived from the control and use of land. Prior to the Reformation, much of England's land was under the control of Rome; preventing the English from using it to improve their own wealth and prosperity. However, with the Reformation, most of this land was transferred to the English monarchy, allowing for the English to use English land for English interests. These two effects of the Reformation, in conjunction with many others, profoundly affected English economics.
What was the Catholic Church like before Martin Luther?
The Catholic Church was highly corrupt prior to Martin Luther denouncing their activities. They would sell pardons for the dead in Heaven and gather up huge sums of money unethically.
What political change occured as a result of german princes converting to protestantism?
Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Church had a very integral part in the governance structure within most of the "independent" states of Christendom. When Martin Luther began to argue for separation from the Church, the various German states which chose to either side with Protestants or Catholics to assert autonomy or unity with the Church. The political autonomy that these princes could have was very appealing. As a result, supporting Protestantism was an effective way of increasing the power of the local princes without appearing impious or self-aggrandizing.
Catholic bible in use before the Reformation?
Presumably you are asking whether the Catholic Bible was used before the reformation. The answer to that is "yes" absolutely. The official Catholic Bible is (and was) the Latin Vulgate. The Vulgate was translated by Jerome in 382-405 AD and it contains the full 76 books considered by Catholics to be the canon of the Bible; that means it contains the books that Martin Luther removed during the reformation. Prior to the vulgate, Catholics used the "Vetus Latina" which was a collection of Latin translations (remember that Latin was the commonly spoken language by the majority of Christians at the time) of books from the septuagint (the version of the Old Testament used by Jesus and the apostles) which is the basis of the Catholic old Testament and also contains the books removed by Luther. In conclusion: the Old Testament as used by Catholics today existed before the time of Christ and was used by the Jews at the time - this remains the Old Testament Canon of the Catholic Church and was most definitely in use at the time of the reformation. There is early evidence of the New Testament as we know it from the middle of the second century, but the earliest reference to it as an unchangeable and full canon comes from Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, in 367 AD.
What was the extent of the Catholic Church prior to the Reformation?
Roman Catholic AnswerAside from the Eastern Orthodox, the entire Christian world belonged to the Catholic Church prior to the protestant revolt.
Did the counter reformation cause the Catholic Church to train the priest better?
Yes. Part of the reforms of the Council of Trent was to establish formal seminaries to train priests for ministry in the Church. Prior to the Council of Trent, priests were basically taught through apprenticeship.
What has the author W H Pinnock written?
W. H. Pinnock has written: 'An analysis of the history of the Reformation, with the prior, and subsequent history of the English Church' -- subject(s): Church of England, History, Reformation
What inference can be made about counter reformation?
The logical inference which can be made from the "counter reformation" which is actually the Catholic reform and began prior to the protestant revolt - so it should not be named with reference to it - is that there were major problems in the Catholic education system, both of the clergy and the laity and that many people, clerics, religious, and laity, had absolutely no idea what was involved with their faith - rather analogous to today's world - and the Catholic Church as a world wide institution was in major trouble.
What were the developments leading up to the Council of Trent?
The Council of Trent was convened in response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to address issues such as corruption, discipline, and doctrine within the Catholic Church. Prior to the Council, there were attempts at reform within the Church, including the establishment of the Roman Inquisition and the formation of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The Council of Trent ultimately solidified Catholic doctrine and established guidelines for discipline and leadership within the Church.
Why was heaven depicted as glorious only after the Reformation and not before?
Prior to the reformation, the Roman church was characterized by an overall emphasis on Christ's suffering and death, punishment for sin and the need for repentance. After the reformation the Christian churches emphasized resurrection, grace and salvation.
Why did England break away from the Roman Catholic Church?
England broke with the Roman Catholic church in the time of King Henry VIII.He was disappointed when the Pope Clement VII denied his request of annulment to his first wife Queen Catherine of Aragon.They broke at the time of Henry VIII.He wanted himself to become the supreme head of his newly church the Anglican.His reason was to legalize divorcement that was objected by the Roman Catholic church.
What was indulgences as practiced prior to the Reformation?
The Catholic Church permitted the eating of meat on Fridays if paid a specific sum of money. The Church allowed only men to eat cake and other sweets, forbidding the luxury to women and children. A religious figure pardoned one's sins and could reduce the amount of time in purgatory if money was paid to the Church. There was no such practice of selling indulgences. YOU CHOOSE!
What is the Catholic cathedral in Dublin Ireland?
A surprising fact is that there is actually no official Catholic cathedral in Dublin, though there are two cathedrals in the city. Christ Church Cathedral is the city cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral is the national-level cathedral. However, both are Protestant cathedrals. This originates from the changes that happened when Henry VIII was ruling Ireland and when he broke with Rome and established the Church of England. What Dublin does have is what is known as St. Mary's pro-Cathedral, which is Catholic. However, it does not have full cathedral status within the Catholic Church, which is why it's termed a pro-cathedral. St. Mary's is the "pro" (provisional) Catholic cathedral because Christ Church (founded as a Catholic church in 1030 AD and subsequently accorded cathedral status prior to its being taken over as a Protestant house of worship during the Reformation) has never been returned to the Catholic Church by the Church of Ireland (a member of the worldwide Anglican communion ).
Does the Catholic Church recognize the marriage of a man who converts to Catholicism if his wife does not convert?
Normally, yes, provided that the marriage was considered valid by the Catholic Church prior to his conversion. Please consult catholic.com for further reading.
What came first Christianity or Catholicism?
Catholicism was Christianity as established by Jesus Christ. Prior to the Reformation there was just the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church; after the Reformation, all the various Protestant Denominations arose..Catholic AnswerCatholicism is Christianity, and it was established by Jesus Christ in the first century, He sent the Holy Spirit to guide it always, and put St. Peter and his successors at its head as His Vicar on earth. The Eastern Rites split into two in the twelve century. The protestant revolt happened in the sixteenth century, and they tend to call themselves "Christians" in such a way as to exclude the Catholics who were Christians for fifteen centuries before the protestants were even a thought. In other words, Catholic Christianity came first.
Did the catholic church stifle medieval literature?
No, the Catholic Church did not really stifle medieval literature. There was a reason for this, which was that the literature during the middle ages was copied by hand or memorized, and the church could not really control individual writing literature easily prior to the invention of the printing press. The Catholic Church did stifle preaching, but that was a matter of something happening in public.
