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Protestant Reformation
Term | Definition |
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indulgences | Lessenings for time in purgatory and also used to atone sins. Used to be given for good deeds, could be bought in the 1400s. |
Wittenberg | A town in Germany where Martin Luther posted the 95 theses. |
diet | Assembly of German princes, comes from the Middle English word meaning "a day for a meeting" |
predestination | The idea that God had already determined who would gain salvation. |
Geneva | Swiss city-state that Calvin led. |
theocracy | Government run by church leaders. |
Martin Luther | A German monk and theology professor who took action against the Church's corrupt activity. Wrote the 95 theses. |
Charles V | The new Holy Roman emperor who declared Luther an outlaw when he refused to recant his theses. |
John Calvin | Another reformer who shared Luther's beliefs and added on more. Published a book on how to run a Protestant church. |