European History
Makenna Page 9/25/13 AP Euro History Mr. Letellier Pg. 376-385 Prelude to Reformation Church and Religion on the Eve of the Reformation Corruption of Catholic Church reformation Popes failed to provide spiritual leadership Preoccupation w/ finances Pluralism High church officials taking on more than one church office Absenteeism Failing to report to their church offices The Search for Salvation People sought salvation through relics because they reduced time in purgatory Indulgence: remission of all or part of punishment for sin after death Modern Devotion: stressed following the teachings of Jesus instead of religious code, WWJD The Imitation of Christ by Thomas ? Kempis Religious devotion grows, but clergy don?t live up to people?s expectations impact of Luther?s ideas