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William Tyndale did not reform the Catholic Church, he left it and was excommunicated as a heretic.

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The German Catholic priest who wanted to reform the church?

Martin Luther was a Catholic monk who sought to reform the Catholic Church.


Why did William Tyndale want to reform the Roman Catholic Church?

William Tyndale, like his friend Martin Luther, was another man who translated the Bible and thought that they could interpret it better than the Church which Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, had founded. At the time of the reformation there was a gross misunderstanding of salvation and how one attains to eternal salvation, and Tyndal, along with Luther, not understanding salvation, took the idea that works were not involved in working out one's salvation - as both the Bible and the Church clearly teach.


Why is William Tyndale such as important figure in the reformation?

William Tyndale is a pivotal figure in the Reformation primarily due to his translation of the Bible into English, which made the scriptures accessible to the layperson and challenged the Catholic Church's authority. His work laid the foundation for subsequent English translations, including the King James Version. Tyndale's emphasis on personal interpretation of the Bible also promoted the idea of individual faith and contributed to the rise of Protestantism. His martyrdom for these beliefs further solidified his legacy as a champion of religious reform.


What was church reform?

It is the protesting to the teaching of the church particularly Catholic.


How did Martin Luther's religious reform lead to conflict?

Martin Luther felt that the Catholic Church needed reform because of the bad behavior of his fellow


Why did Henry Phillips betray William Tyndale?

Henry Phillips betrayed William Tyndale primarily for personal gain, motivated by financial reward and a desire for favor with the authorities. Phillips lured Tyndale into a trap by pretending to be sympathetic to his cause, leading to Tyndale's arrest in Antwerp in 1535. His betrayal ultimately resulted in Tyndale's execution for heresy, highlighting the dangers faced by those advocating for religious reform during that period.


Who sought church reform though he remained with the Roman Catholic Church?

anus


When did the Spanish attempt to reform to the Anglican church?

The Spanish did not reform the Anglican church. The Anglican church is English and begun by Henry when he threw out the Catholic church in England.


Who demanded reform of the Bohemian Catholic Church?

Jan Hus


What is a reformed church?

The Catholic Church is perpetually in a state of reform & renewal. Or, possibly the term: reformed catholic church is an indirect reference to the Protestant Reformation since the term: catholic church is not capitalized?


Why was Catholic Reform not enough in the Reformation era?

The Catholic Reform was more than enough in the "Reformation era", it just wasn't "enough" for the protestants, as the Catholic Church is incapable of being anything other than the Catholic Church. As the Catholic Church is the Body of Christ and guaranteed by Him, and guided by the Holy Spirit, it is always enough.


Protestants wanted to reform the catholic church in the 16th century because they believed the church was to?

corrupt.