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

Leyden rejected worldly pursuits and stressed spiritual discipline.

Leyden believed the goal of the Reformation was to abolish the Catholic Church.

Leyden thought church services were not celebratory enough.

Leyden believed the priesthood should promote secular meetings.

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Kathy Bradshaw

17 January, 19:11

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

Leyden rejected worldly pursuits and stressed spiritual discipline.

Leyden believed the goal of the Reformation was to abolish the Catholic Church.

Leyden thought church services were not celebratory enough.

Leyden believed the priesthood should promote secular meetings.

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Rodrigo Robinson · 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.