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A-Z: General definitions: Reformation
Definition
Term given to the movements of church reform which in the sixteenth century resulted in new Protestant churches being created as an alternative to the Catholic Church. The Reformation took different forms in different parts of Europe, sometimes being promoted by rulers, as in Germany and England, sometimes expressing itself as a popular movement. While different reformers promoted different doctrines, they were united in
- their rejection of pilgrimage and visual images which were viewed as idolatrous and superstitious
- their emphasis on salvation through faith rather than the sacramental systems, masses and good works
- their desire to promote the study of the Bible and the conduct of worship in the vernacular.
The origins of these reforms can be traced to religious movements in the Middle Ages, such as the English Lollards. The criticisms of Protestantism provoked a time of reaction within the Catholic Church usually known as the Counter-Reformation and expressed in the pronouncements of the Council of Trent (1562-3).
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
Christians whose faith and practice stems from the Reformation movement in the sixteenth century which resulted in new churches being created as an alternative to the Roman Catholic Church.
1. All Christians worldwide.
2. The Church in the West until the Reformation.
3. The Roman Catholic Church.
Term given to the movements of church reform which in the sixteenth century resulted in new Protestant churches being created as an alternative to the Roman Catholic Church.
The teaching on the beliefs of a religion, usually taught by theologians or teachers appointed by their church.
A journey to a sacred place made for religious reasons. 2. In Christian thought, the journey of the believer through this world towards heaven.
1. Imitation, copy, likeness, statue, picture in literature, art or imagination.
2. A figure of speech in which a person or object or happening is described in terms of some other person, object or action (i.e. as a metaphor or simile)
1. In the Bible, an object of worship other than God.
2. Anything which usurps the place of God in the lives of human beings.
In the Bible, salvation is seen as God's commitment to save or rescue his people from sin (and other dangers) and to establish his kingdom.
Belief and trust in someone or something.
Religious ceremony which symbolises receiving an inward spiritual grace.
The central religious service of the Roman Catholic Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest.
The Christian Bible consists of the Old Testament scriptures inherited from Judaism, together with the New Testament, drawn from writings produced from c.40-125CE, which describe the life of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian church.
1. Devout, involved in religious practice
2. Member of a religious order, a monk or nun.
Christians whose faith and practice stems from the Reformation movement in the sixteenth century which resulted in new churches being created as an alternative to the Roman Catholic Church.
1. All Christians worldwide.
2. The Church in the West until the Reformation.
3. The Roman Catholic Church.
The response by the Roman Catholic Church in Europe to the Protestant Reformation.
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