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AP Success - AP European History: Erasmus on the Protestant Reform

Source 1

I utterly dissent from those who are unwilling that the sacred Scriptures should be read by the unlearned translated into their tongue, as though Christ’s teaching was so obscure that it could hardly be understood even by a handful of theologians, or as though the strength of the Christian religion consisted in men’s ignorance of it. The counsels of kings are much better kept hidden, but Christ wished His mysteries to be published as openly as possible.

Erasmus, early 16th century.

Question 1

Short answer

Describe one way the ideas expressed in the excerpt reflect ideas popularized during the Protestant Reformation.

Question 2

Short answer

Describe one way how the ideas expressed in the excerpt conflicted with Catholic doctrine.

Question 3

Short answer

Compare one way how the historical change expressed in the excerpt affected European religious life.

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