The Renaissance Outside of Europe
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European History [1]
The Renaissance Outside Italy Religious element was stronger than in Italy. Religious Scholarship and Science Christian vs. pagan humanism Established more universities German scientific figures spent time in Italy Johann Muller: mathematical conception on the universe Corpenicus: earth revolved around the sun Faust: sold his soul to the devil Mysticism and Lay Religion Soul could commune directly with God Did not need the Church Climate for Luther Laymen became more religious Emphasis on Christian idea of character and conduct Erasmus Greatest Northern Humanist Studied the classics Aware of the need to reform church and clergy Opposed violence, and put faith in gradual moral improvements through enlightened discussion Put the Bible in the Vernacular