Flashcards on the Reformation

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Reformation

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A movement in the 16th century to reform the Catholic Church, leading to the creation of Protestant churches.

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Indulgences

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A practice where the Church granted remission of sins, often in exchange for money.

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Denomination

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A recognized branch of the Christian Church.

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Predestination

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The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.

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Heresy

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Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.

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Martin Luther

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A German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation by posting the 95 Theses.

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Erasmus

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A Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian who was critical of the Church but did not join the Reformation.

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John Calvin

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Taught the belief of predestination

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Henry VIII

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The King of England who separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.

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Elizabeth I

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The Queen of England who established the Protestant Church of England.