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What was the major goal of the Christian humanist movement?
What was the major goal of the Christian humanist movement?
- To criticize the basic works of Christianity
- To reform the Catholic Church (correct)
- To emphasize the importance of classic literature
- To spread the philosophy of Christ
Who is considered the best known Christian humanist?
Who is considered the best known Christian humanist?
- Thomas of Kempen
- Desiderius Erasmus (correct)
- A poor peasant
- A proud philosopher
What did Erasmus mean by 'the philosophy of Christ'?
What did Erasmus mean by 'the philosophy of Christ'?
- Encouraging people to indulge in folly
- A system of beliefs for salvation
- Christianity guiding people to live good daily lives (correct)
- Promoting classic literature over Christianity
Which work humorously criticized society's need for reform according to the text?
Which work humorously criticized society's need for reform according to the text?
What was the most famous work of Thomas of Kempen?
What was the most famous work of Thomas of Kempen?
What did Thomas emphasize as superior in his work 'The Imitation of Christ'?
What did Thomas emphasize as superior in his work 'The Imitation of Christ'?
In what town was Thomas of Kempen born?
In what town was Thomas of Kempen born?
'The Imitation of Christ' includes instructions on how to ____?
'The Imitation of Christ' includes instructions on how to ____?
'The Praise of Folly' humorously criticizes which group according to the text?
'The Praise of Folly' humorously criticizes which group according to the text?
'Thomas wrote a number of sermons, letters, hymns, and information about the lives of the saints.' This statement indicates that Thomas was involved in ____?
'Thomas wrote a number of sermons, letters, hymns, and information about the lives of the saints.' This statement indicates that Thomas was involved in ____?
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