Max studied about the critics of Catholic Church in the 1530's, growth of Martin Luther's ideas as they spread throughout European countries, and the popular attitudes toward Reform of Catholicism and Papal teachings. (Royal and popular support for Protestant Reformation)
What were the challenges posed against the Catholic Church?
-sale of indulgences
-corruption
-benefits of members of the clergy
-sale of relics
-teachings of Bible should be in the 'vernacular'.
Max also took notes regarding legislation imposed by the Reformation movement. (Royal power, influential noblemen and intellectuals at Cambridge and Oxford Universities)
(Continuation next session)