Form of Humanism

Assoc w/ Northern Renaissance

Personal Study of the Bible

Reform w/in Church structure

Erasmus is considered the greatest contributor

The selling of church offices

Opposed by Martin Luther

The holding of several benefices or church offices

Banned during the Council of Trent

Documents sold by the church to reduce time spent in Purgatory

Promoted by Tetzel

Attacked by Luther and Erasmus

Main things sparking call for Reformation

German Monk

Started Reform movement

Emphasized salvation theough faith alone

Wrote The 95 Theses