THE 1000C Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Avignon Papacy, Huldrych Zwingli, Counter-Reformation

• School: St. John's University
• Department: Theology and Religious Studies
• Course: THE 1000C
• Professor: Maione

Document Summary

Luther not the first , but not the last reformer: is the pinnacle reformer, lutheranism theology, 95 thesis (1517) To open discussion and debate about selling & purchase of indulgences, not to criticize the church. Theological argument against the church of the selling & purchase of indulgences indulgence: a pardon, good works deeds. Was not against indulgences but the sale thereof. Wasn"t supposed to cause a reformation but did. Argued that the primary catholics that should be up for salvation would not be able to purchase it goes against the idea of indulgences. Had the advantage of the printing press. Spreads luther"s theology & movement: borrows from the theology of wycliffe and hus, avignon (1309-1377) lasts through 6 popes. Wycliffe & hus protest begins because of the avignon. Papacy (papal supremacy: zwingli & calvin borrowed from luther, zwingli baptist, calvin presbyterian. Catholic reformation: known as the counter reformation.