The Reformation - The Humanist Movement

The video explores the Reformation's roots in the Renaissance and humanism, highlighting Desiderius Erasmus's significant influence. Erasmus, a leading Renaissance scholar, was a Catholic priest who turned to secular life, translating the New Testament into Latin. His ideas on studying religious texts deeply influenced figures like Luther and Zwingli, making humanism an intellectual precursor to the Reformation. Despite being called the 'father of the Reformation,' Erasmus never sided with Luther, acknowledging his influence but expecting a different outcome.

Which movement is the Reformation partly an outgrowth of?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What significant work did Erasmus contribute to religious scholarship?

• He established the Church of England

• He wrote the Ninety-Five Theses

• He founded the Jesuit order

• He translated the New Testament into Latin

How did Erasmus's translation of the New Testament differ from the Latin Vulgate?

• It was less accurate

• It was more accurate

• It was written in Greek

• It included additional books

What idea of Erasmus influenced figures like Luther and Zwingli?

• The need for a new church hierarchy

• The study of ancient religious texts to understand Jesus's teachings

• The importance of church rituals

• The rejection of all religious texts

How did Erasmus view his role in the Reformation?

• He fully supported Luther's movement

• He was indifferent to the changes

• He opposed any form of reformation

• He believed he laid the foundation but expected a different outcome