Reformation History
This German inventor’s movable-type printing technology helped spread Reformation writings throughout Europe.
Who was Gutenberg?
Calvin spent much of his ministry in this Swiss city, which became a major center of the Protestant Reformation.
What is Geneva?
Luther never fully reconciled with this fellow Reformer, who died in defense of Zurich.
Who was Zwingli?
According to the traditional account, this frightening experience in 1505 helped lead Luther to vow that he would become a monk.
Let it go, let it go
And I'll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go
That perfect girl is gone
Here I stand in the light of day
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway
What is Martin Luther and his response at the Diet of Worms?
This English king broke with the authority of the pope in the 1530s, setting England on the path toward becoming a Protestant nation.
Who was Henry VIII?
First published in 1536, this influential theological work was expanded throughout Calvin’s life and became a foundational text of Reformed theology.
What is Institutes of the Christian Religion?
Lutherans believe in this contested view of the Lord's Supper, which describes the body and blood of Jesus as in, with, and under the elements.
What is consubstantiation?
At this 1521 assembly, Luther was called upon to recant his writings and famously declared that he could not go against his conscience.
What is the Diet of Worms?
Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three
I'm on the job, you big nabob
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend
You ain't never had a friend like me
What is the Prince Frederick's protection of Martin Luther?
This 1555 agreement in the Holy Roman Empire allowed rulers to choose between Roman Catholicism and this form of Protestant Christianity for their territories.
What is Lutheranism?
Calvin was born in this European country, and he wrote many of his theological works in the language spoken there.
What is France?
Unlike Luther and Zwingli, this radical Reformation movement rejected infant baptism and insisted that baptism should follow a person's profession of faith.
Who were the Anabaptists?
Before becoming a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, Luther joined this religious order and became a monk.
What is the Augustinian order?
I want her paler than the moon
With eyes that shine like stars
My girl will marvel at my strength
Adore my battle scars
I couldn't care less what she'll wear
Or what she looks like
It all depends on what she cooks like
Beef, pork, chicken, mmh
What is Luther's marriage to Katarina von Bora?
This was the name given to French Protestants who followed the Reformed tradition associated with John Calvin.
What is the Hugenots?
This man was condemned as heretic and burned to death, despite Calvin's efforts to dissuade him from continuing to deny the Trinity.
Who is Servetus?
This Dutch theologian challenged strict Calvinist teaching on predestination, and his followers presented five articles of Remonstrance in 1610.
Who was Arminius?
On October 31, 1517, Luther famously challenged the sale of indulgences in a document traditionally said to have been posted on the door of this church in Wittenberg.
What is the Castle Church?
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more
What is the sale of indulgences to fund St. Peter's Basilica?
This English theologian, who lived more than a century before Martin Luther, challenged church practices and helped inspire later reformers. He is often called the “Morning Star of the Reformation.”
Who was Wycliffe?
This Scottish theologian and Reformer helped bring Calvin’s Reformed ideas to Scotland and became a leading figure in the Scottish Reformation.
Who is John Knox?
Presented to Emperor Charles V in 1530, this document became a foundational confession of faith for the Lutheran churches and sought to explain their beliefs while distinguishing them from Roman Catholic teachings.
What is the Augsburg Confession?
After being declared an outlaw in 1521, Luther took refuge at this castle, where he began translating the New Testament into German.
What is Wartburg Castle?
Mother's right here
Mother will protect you
Darling, here's what I suggest
Skip the drama
Stay with mama
Mother knows best
What is the Council of Trent/the Counter-Reformation?