How did the eastern patriarchs regard the bishop of Rome?
The eastern patriarchs regarded the bishop of Rome as one to be respected because Rome is the place where Peter is buried. 7. Explain how Christian conversion of Germanic tribes often occurred. Often when the head of the tribe con the whole tribe did as well. 8. What was the stated purpose of the Crusades? The stated purpose of the Crusades was to get back the Holy Land from the Muslims. 9. What were some of the beliefs stated by Martin Luther in his ninety-five theses? Martin Luther believed that church authority should come from the Bible, not Church tradition or leaders. He believed salvation was by a person’s faith. He also believed in the priesthood of all believers, not just a few. 10. What is the derivation of the word lent? The word lent comes from an Old English word meaning “springtime.” 11. How did the Council of Trent respond to the reformers? The Council of Trent responded to the reformers by reiterating Catholic doctrine and countering Protestant doctrine. The Council rei
