Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Write a brief note on Counter Reformation.
Advertisements
उत्तर
- The Protestant reformation posed a threat to the Catholic Church.
- In order to meet the challenge, Pope Paul III and his successors introduced a number of rigorous reforms in the Church. They dealt with corruption severely and stopped the sale of offices.
- The Council of Trent reemphasized the importance of ceremonies and the significance of the mass.
- Further, it revitalized the Inquisition to deal with opposition to the Church. It also gave official sanction to the Society of Jesus.
- This reformation of the Catholic Church from within is known as Counter Reformation.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
How did Pope Leo X try to collect funds for building St. Peter’s Basilica?
Name the English priest who translated the Holy Bible into English.
What was the immediate cause of the division of the Roman Catholic Church?
A series of measures were taken to restore the reputation of the Catholic Church. In this context answer the following question:
What is known as Counter-Reformation?
John Calvin was one of the later leaders of the Protestant Movement. In this context. Explain the following:
Calvin’s Teachings
Who was John Calvin? By what names were the Calvinists known in different countries?
Name two achievements of Nation States.
Who was the first to sail across the Atlantic Ocean?
With reference to Counter-Reformation, answer the following:
What was the role of the Council of Trent in Counter-Reformation?
With reference to the Reformation, explain the following:
Circumstances leading to Reformation.
