HMU225H1 Lecture 8: HMU lecture 8b
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Week 8, part 2: sacred music in the era of the reformation. Before reformation: church spends a lot of many for different stuff. In response to earlier turmoil (schism, the decline of feudalism) the catholic. Church in the 15th century tries to re-establish institutional dominance. Council of constance (1414-17) condemned and executed heretics (like jan hus) and attempted to strengthen traditional concepts. Indulgences allow for individuals to pay for forgiveness: for themselves of others (including the dead) The church, in turn allows you (or your dead loved one) to escape purgatory earlier. The money from indulgences is used to build churches, fund crusades, and enrich the. Christians across europe (especially in germany) are not too pleased with paying for all of this it"s getting a bit much. Leads to the questioning of the church"s legitimacy. An augustinian priest who became a theology professor at the university of. Questions the legitimacy of indulgences and pope"s power.
