Question

Explain how the invention of the printing press, Protestant Reformation, and Counter Reformation all led to Menocchio's troubles. What role did each play in determining how the Church reacted to Menocchio's teachings and why was he so unwilling to unable to obey the instructions of the Church?

Answer 1

Answer:

The invention of the printing press, Protestant Reformation, and Counter Reformation all attributed to reformation in Europe.

Explanation:

Menocchio was born in Italy during 16th Century. He was tried by the Church for heresy and was burnt as stake in 1599. Menocchio challenged the moral principles of religion and gave his own views about the Roman Catholic Church and developed his own theories of God and origin of men.

It really disturbed the Church and he was apprehend by the Inquisition because of his beliefs and ideology. But by this point of time, the Church was already facing a number of problems from the reformists and the protestants.

During the 16th century, the printing press was invented in Europe . It helped Menocchio in sharing his views to a larger mass. More people could easily get access to books and his ideologies spread rapidly.

The Protestant Reformation was also slowly developing in many parts of Europe. This gave Mennochio a platform to share his ideologies. Many other reformers also started to condemn the Church more openly.

Menocchio was warned to denounce his ways and beliefs but was unwilling to obey the instructions of Church because he believed that he did not commit any sin against the Church.