Editors’ introduction.  Unlike medieval theologians, Renaissance scholars did not assimilate the ideas and philosophies of classical authors into a Christian framework; rather they valued them for ______ .

In Luther’s eyes, once a person has believed in Christ, then outward behavior is unimportant.

Bonus from lecture notes.  The German peasants revolted in 1525 because they _____.

According to the editors of SWT, “______ was the hallmark of the Renaissance.”

Erasmus found most theologians in his day to be ______.

Machiavelli advises rulers that it is necessary to “know well how to use both the _____ and the man.”

Everywhere, claims Erasmus, one unluckily runs into ______, who he depicts as “braying asses” in churches.

Machiavelli advises rulers that it is necessary to “know well how to use both the _____ and the man.”

Machiavelli:  A ruler should abstain from abusing his subjects’ wives and from ______.

In Luther’s eyes, once a person has believed in Christ, then outward behavior is unimportant.