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1. Introduction
2. Bernard’s spiritual background
3. Bernard’s spirituality and theology
4. Bernard’s influence on Luther
5. Bernard’s influence on Calvin
6. Analysis of the two reformer’s acceptance of Bernard
7. Conclusion
2. Bernard’s spiritual background
3. Bernard’s spirituality and theology
4. Bernard’s influence on Luther
5. Bernard’s influence on Calvin
6. Analysis of the two reformer’s acceptance of Bernard
7. Conclusion
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ST. BERNARD’S INFLUENCE ON REFORMERS’ SPIRITUALITY FOR THE REFORMATION: REFORMATION AND PRESERVATION
Introduction
In the end of the Middle Ages, Luther and Calvin were reformers who wanted to reform the Roman Catholic Church, which was severely corrupted. It is then important for us to know from whom they inherited the ideas for such a reformation. By doing this, we can learn how to reform our current churches, which, similar to the Roman Church in the past, has many problems. There are a number of spiritual leaders who influenced Luther and Calvin. Among them was St. Bernard, one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages. This research will deal primarily with Bernard’s spirituality and his influence on the two reformers.
The purpose of this study is to examine the essential spirituality of Bernard, and his influence on Luther and Calvin for the Reformation. In doing this, this research will discover parts of his spirituality that both of the reformers inherited and parts they neglected, all in the context of church history. After that, I will discuss applications of the results for our current churches. This study will, at first, refer to primary sources. In addition, I will consult secondary works to find other theologians’ reviews and opinions. In doing this I will be able to keep my balance of objectivity.
This research will mainly deal with the spirituality of Bernard that relates to Luther and Calvin. I will not deal with theological matters in detail, because this paper is written for the context of church history.
Bernard’s spiritual background
First, it is necessary for me to examine Bernard’s spiritual background before studying his spirituality. In doing this, we can understand why and how it was formed.
Bernard was born near Citeaux in a noble family in 1090. His parents were faithful Christians, so he inherited faith from his parents.
Introduction
In the end of the Middle Ages, Luther and Calvin were reformers who wanted to reform the Roman Catholic Church, which was severely corrupted. It is then important for us to know from whom they inherited the ideas for such a reformation. By doing this, we can learn how to reform our current churches, which, similar to the Roman Church in the past, has many problems. There are a number of spiritual leaders who influenced Luther and Calvin. Among them was St. Bernard, one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages. This research will deal primarily with Bernard’s spirituality and his influence on the two reformers.
The purpose of this study is to examine the essential spirituality of Bernard, and his influence on Luther and Calvin for the Reformation. In doing this, this research will discover parts of his spirituality that both of the reformers inherited and parts they neglected, all in the context of church history. After that, I will discuss applications of the results for our current churches. This study will, at first, refer to primary sources. In addition, I will consult secondary works to find other theologians’ reviews and opinions. In doing this I will be able to keep my balance of objectivity.
This research will mainly deal with the spirituality of Bernard that relates to Luther and Calvin. I will not deal with theological matters in detail, because this paper is written for the context of church history.
Bernard’s spiritual background
First, it is necessary for me to examine Bernard’s spiritual background before studying his spirituality. In doing this, we can understand why and how it was formed.
Bernard was born near Citeaux in a noble family in 1090. His parents were faithful Christians, so he inherited faith from his parents.
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