Luther+vs+King+Henry+VIII

Taylor Vaughn Compare and contrast the motives and actions of Martin Luther in the German states and King Henry VIII in England in bringing about religious change during the Reformation. __Thesis__ : //The Reformation of the churches practices were inspired by Luther's religious desire to reform the worst of the church, which is examined in his 95 theses, while King Henry VIII was set to safeguard his throne without a male heir.//

-Doctrine of (Justification) salvation by faith alone -criticized sacraments -criticized indulgences -responsibility of individual to read Bible -95 theses -History of German humanists criticizing German Church (base of support for Luther) -Luther excommunicated -Diet of Worms -Translation of New Testament -Peace of Augsburg -Peasant's revolt -Luther sided with princes -Changed sacraments (kept Eucharist & Baptism) -HRE lacked unity to oppose church
 * __Motives of Martin Luther__** -

-English Tradition of rights of crown vs. Pope -Eng. Humanists were support for Prot. Ideas -Henry VIII "Defender of Faith" defended 7 sacraments -Married Catherine of Aragon (daughter of Fer. & Isa) -NO male heir -Anne Boleyn -Act of Supremacy -Six articles (reaffirmed sacraments & catholic doctrine) -Bible in English
 * __Motives of King Henry VIII-__**