2.3 Protestant Reformation Cont.

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the religious reformation and its key figures, emphasizing the role of the printing press.

Vernacular

The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Luther supported vernacular bibles.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that protested against the practices of the Catholic Church and led to the formation of various Protestant churches.

Printing Press

An invention that revolutionized the ability to print texts, enabling the spread of Reformation ideas across Europe.

John Wycliffe

An early reformer who criticized the Catholic Church's practices in the 14th century.

Jan Huss

A Czech reformer from the 15th century who challenged church corruption.

Anglican Church

The Church of England, established by Henry VIII when he separated from the Catholic Church.

Puritans

A group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from Catholic practices.

Anabaptists

A Christian group that advocated for adult baptism and the complete separation of church and state.

Calvinism

A branch of Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin that emphasizes predestination and the sovereignty of God.

Civil War

A conflict within a country, in this context relating to the English Civil War which involved the Puritans and the monarchy.