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What is Christian humanism?

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an early sixteenth-century movement that applied humanistic methods to the study of Christianity

an early sixteenth-century movement that applied humanistic methods to the study of Christianity

an early sixteenth-century movement to remove all high-ranking officials from the Christian Church

an early sixteenth-century movement to remove all high-ranking officials from the Christian Church

an early sixteenth-century movement to create a utopian society

an early sixteenth-century movement to create a utopian society

an early sixteenth-century movement that encouraged high-ranking church officials to be more concerned with money, power, and land than people's souls

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Christian humanism is best described as **an early sixteenth-century movement that applied humanistic methods to the study of Christianity**. It sought to reconcile classical humanist principles with Christian teachings, emphasizing the importance of education, individual moral responsibility, and the study of biblical texts in their original languages. Christian humanists believed in using reason and critical thinking to deepen faith and reform the Church, advocating for a return to the original teachings of Christ.

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