HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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German painters
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Detailed explanation-1: -This chapter examines the ideas of two Renaissance humanist writers and two main leaders of the Protestant Reformation . Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More argued for open-mindedness, moderation and tolerance, as well as the enhancement of public welfare.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thomas More (1478–1535) was an English lawyer, humanist, statesman, and Catholic martyr, whose paradoxical life is reflected in his contrasting titles: he was knighted by King Henry VIII in 1521 and canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1935.
Detailed explanation-3: -Erasmus and Thomas More had many things in common. Probably the most important was that they were both critics of the Protestant Reformation. Both men were devout Catholics and could read and write good Latin. They were both published authors, as well.
Detailed explanation-4: -Throughout his life, Erasmus forged his own approach to Christianity: knowing Christ by reading the Bible. He called his approach the “Philosophia Christi, ‘’ or the philosophy of Christ. He thought that learning about Jesus’ life and teachings would strengthen people’s Christian faith and teach them how to be good.