Question

Which statement best summarizes John of Leyden's attitude towards reforms needed in the Catholic Church?

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) Leyden believed the goal of the Reformation was to abolish the Catholic Church.

The statement that best summarizes John of Leyden's attitude towards reforms needed in the Catholic Church is " Leyden believed the goal of the Reformation was to abolish the Catholic Church."

John of Leiden (1509-1536) was an Anabaptist leader from the Netherlands. He was part of the Munster Rebellion, in which Anabaptist tried to establish a communal sectarian. In 1534, he was proclaimed King of Munster. The Holy Roman Catholic Church sent troops to end the rebellion and Leiden was captured and executed.