As you read this essay you’ll find that people gained alot from renaissance than protestant reformation. Renaissance was a time for learning and also many people put their interests in art and literature. Renaissance and protestant reformation was very important part of the western history. Renaissance was really important turning point in western thinking and cultural traditions. Protestant reformation was a spiritual/ religion revelation that aimed to correct the problem of the Catholic Church/ pope.
Another significant value of the Puritans was pride. Pride meant a great deal to them, without it their life was not worth living. Right at the beginning of the play there is an example of this. Which is when Reverend Parris worries that word of his daughter and niece being involved in witchcraft will get out. The reason that this concerns Parris is because he takes a lot of pride in his reputation with the church.
IWT1 Task One Tonya Myers Western Governors University IWT1 Task One The Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods have many similarities as well as differences socially and artistically. Both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods were filled with talented artists. These artists helped to create the future of the artistic world by pushing the social boundaries and creating new ways of expressing art. A1. Earlier Historical Art Period Middle Ages art was largely commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church.
The Late Renaissance period, from 1500-1600, was a time of artistic rebirth when artists rediscovered classical (pagan) values and thinking. Subject matter prior to the Renaissance was mainly religious and concerned with helping viewers focus on heavenly things. The Renaissance saw the broadening of religion and art compared to the narrow religious perspective of medieval times. This was due to the development of Franciscan naturalism, humanism, scientific enquiry and economic prosperity, forming an ideal climate for artists to explore and express their personal creativity and values. The Renaissance was also a new era in patronage.
Rome encountered many changes during the time frame of 100ce-600ce. Although there were events in Rome that remained during this time – for example, the laws of the Roman Empire because there were no problems with it – Rome encountered many changes – for example, the spread of Christianity that was due to Constantine’s choice of making it the official religion and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire that was due to external and internal conflicts. There were many changes that Rome encountered during this time one of which was the spread of Christianity. At first it was the pagan religion that was most popular, but Christianity took over. Also because the Roman Empire was such an important and large portion of Europe, it spread extremely
Western Civilization leads in categories of politics, economics, science and technology and in each category the West gained efficiency and effectiveness. It is seen by many people that Columbus used his power to conquer the people of the new world and commit genocide and slavery but at the same time Columbus brought knowledge to these people and enabled them to become as powerful as Western Civilization. Over time, Western Civilization has faced adversity but like Columbus, they have done whatever was necessary to keep expanding Western influence. The article also clarifies the debate over Columbus because it shows that Columbus cannot be looked at as good or bad; Columbus has to be looked at as an admiral, who took necessary action in the new world to keep Western Civilization on top. If Columbus had not taken the actions that he did, the people of the new world may have overthrown him and the western influence and that could have changed the world as we know it forever.
Unlike the somber, largely Puritan spirituality of the early 1700s, the revivalism accompanying the Great Awakening allowed people to express their emotions more overtly in order to feel a greater intimacy with God. In the largest social and cultural movement of the colonial era, there were numerous, significant causes and long-lasting effects. Prior to the Great Awakening, there was a loss of spiritual devotion in the colonies. This began with a sense of social and economic instability. The social instability was caused by the Glorious Revolution of 1688, an event which established the Church of England as the reigning church of the country.
If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get joy, we must give it, and to keep joy, we must scatter it. Religious people are more satisfied with their lives
This change was greatly helped by the emergence of the Protestant Church, the Catholic’s Society of Jesus and rulers trying to create religious uniformity. Body #1 The emergence of the Protestant Church during the 16th century made a lot of people shift their focus from themselves back onto God. Protestants did not agree with the secularism and selling of indulgences that occurred during the Renaissance. The Protestants wanted to create a more faith driven society. The Protestant church taught them to work hard and completely devote themselves to their vocation.
Christian Influence Christianity has had an effect on countless number of topics globally. Yet nationally America has had its Christian influences as well. In early America religious thought was mostly tide to severe Puritanism. Or, it was thought to be part of European church life that somehow made its way across the seas. Theology had shifted dramatically from European thought and become very much American way of thought.