Renaissance humanism

Chapter 13 Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century 1) Prelude to Reformation XXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A) Christian Humanism ? goal to reform Christianity 1) Focus on Religious Simplicity ? discovered a simple religion which was complicated by theological theories 2) Call for Religious Reform ? individuals have the ability to improve themselves 3) Reform Through Education ? society would change as education increased B) Erasmus: Prince of Humanists ? most influential Christian Humanist 1) Emphasis on Inner Piety ? deemphasized external forms of religion (fasting, relics, sacraments) 2) Praise of Folly: Satire of the Age ? harsh on abuses of the church 3) Influence on the Protestant Revolt ? wanted to reform the church, disagreed with revolt