REL 2029 Chapter : End Of Reformations And Islam
Document Summary
Major figures of the reformation: martin luther, john calvin, radical reformations: reformers went beyond luther and calvin, pushed to. Logical conclusion. : wanted individuals to be the main focus of christianity, not the church or other outside organization. Oppose integration of force and authority within reform. Social and civil authorities shouldn"t be part of reforming movement. Virtually never succeed: henry viii less need to reform catholic church practice, but still lead to. Henry gets parliament to make him and all subsequent monarchs head of church of england. (act of supremacy). English monarch in charge of all bishops, etc. Sir thomas moore refuses to pledge allegiance, put to death, even though technically affirmed. After anglican church formed, after henry, eng church continues to move away from. Tries to bring anglican church back toward catholicism. Some flee: after mary, come elizabeth i. Ended up persecuting catholics, but more because they were sympathizing with spain, which was undermining liz.
