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Essay / Renaissance: Catalyst of the Protestant Reformation
Humanism revolves around the central idea of learning more about the world and less about religion. Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1466-1536) was the most important Christian humanist. 4 Despite his disagreement with some of Luther's theories, Erasmus was a supporter of the Reformation. satirical language to criticize the Church and society in general5. General intelligence flourished with the humanist movement because of its teachings of mathematics, literature, and science to the people. The importance of good manners grew where people began to speak more politely. The desire for more information about the world has led more people to take scholarly paths in life instead of just being happy and content with religious stories. The common man's vernacular has transformed into a more intelligent and advanced language.