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Chapter 11 People

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Grebel and Swiss Brethren
Originated Anabaptists, refused to go to war, swear oaths, or participate in secular government
Servetus
Spanish physician and amateur theologian. Condemned by Inquisition for denying Trinity doctine. Calvin had an active role in his capture and execution
Thomas a Kempis
summarized philosophy of Brothers of the Common Life in 'Imitation of Life', died in 1471
Charles V
Holy Roman Emperor and Charles I of Spain, tried to keep Europe religiously united
Ignatius of Loyola
founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), 'soldier of christ'
Henry VIII
broke from Catholic Church to marry Anne Boleyn
Luther (1483-1546)
wrote 95 Theses, broke from church, creator of Lutheranism
Calvin (1509-1564)
born in Picardy, his movement took place in Geneva
Rabelais (1494-1553)
French Renaissance writer, condemned for unorthodox ideas
Tetzel
indulgence preacher, Luther protested against his preaching. Enlisted to preach for the Jubilee indulgence in Mainz
Zwingli (1474-1531)
led Swiss reformation, influenced by Erasmus, opposed to sale of indulgences and religious superstition
Tyndale (1492-1536)
translated New Testament into English

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