The Protestant Reformation

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the Protestant Reformation.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement initiated in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther, aiming to reform the Catholic Church.

Sola Fide

A doctrine that states faith alone is sufficient for salvation, which conflicted with the Catholic Church's teaching of faith and good works.

Indulgence

A grant by the Catholic Church for a remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory due to sin, often criticized by Martin Luther.

Diet of Worms

A formal assembly held in 1521 where Martin Luther defended his ideas before the Holy Roman Emperor and the church.

German Peasants Revolt

A series of uprisings in Germany in the 1520s that was partly inspired by the Reformation, which Luther did not support.

Luther's Translation of the Bible

Martin Luther's translation of the Bible into German, making scripture more accessible to the ordinary person.

Anglicanism

The branch of Christianity that originated in England following the split from the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Henry VIII.

Council of Trent

A council convened by the Catholic Church in response to the Reformation, aimed at addressing abuses and reaffirming Catholic doctrine.

Printing Press

A mechanical device invented in the 15th century that significantly aided in the spread of the Reformation by making texts, including Luther's works, widely available.

Twelve Articles

A list of grievances presented by the German Peasants during their revolt, calling for reforms and greater freedom.