Reformation
Kimberlin Z.5th period
What was the change?
Reformation is a change in the Catholic church. Reformers wanted the church to change its ways to become more spiritual and humble.
Who were the people associated with the change?
Martin Luther
Luther post the 95 theses on the door of a castle church.His words were printed and spread throughout Germany. This was called the Reformation. Lutheran Church was created around.
John Calvin
Calvin wrote a book that taught that people are sinful by nature. He taught Predestination,God has already chosen who will be saved.
King Henry the eighth
He asked the pope to annul, or put an end to the marriage so he could remarried. He got married to a Spanish princess, Katharine of Aragon.
How did the change impact society at the time?
Nobles supported Luther because they thought his ideas would lead to change in society. The emperor will be weaken.
How is the change evident in today's modern society?
Today Christianity is different because now in days people don't receive punishments. people have to be forgiven by God.