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Italian philosopher and the writer. Best known for the divine comedy.
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Return of soldiers from crusades
Increase of food production
Population increases
Economic improves increase in trade with in Europe and the middle east
Renewed interest in knowledge -
Study of the ancient Greek and roman texts. Invention of the printing press in 1450. First book was the bible in German.
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Italian philosopher and political writer.
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Wanted a male heir. Pope would not annul his marriage to Catherine. Act of supremacy 1534. Head of the church of England. Doctrine very close to Catholicism.
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Converts to Protestantism at the age of 25. Believed that the catholic church had fallen from the original church. Free will to choose good or evil. Most will choose evil.
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Believed in adult baptism. All believers were equal. Lived communally. No church hierarchy.
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Pope Paul 111 realized that Protestantism needed to be countered. Look at doctrine and practices and then try to clarify it.
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English play wright. His plays are still preformed today
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Catholic monk. Has issues of faith and works tied to salvation. Created the 95 thesis. Excommunicated from the church.
