Faustus Historical context

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  • Historical context
    • Religion
      • Calvanism
        • Our fate is pre-destined
        • On the rise in England
        • A from of orthodox-protestantism
      • Lutheranism
        • A form of Protestantism
        • started by Martin Luther in 1517
        • Salvation is available to all
      • Catholicism
        • Dominated until reformation
        • Services in Latin
        • Relationship is with a priest
    • Magic
      • James I wrote Daemonolgie in 1597
      • Witch trials started 1484
      • Was a sin as said by Pope Innocent VIII
    • Elizabeth I
      • Strong Protestant
      • 1570- excommunicated by Pope Pius V
    • Spies
      • 1571- Lord Burghley set up spy network
      • Spy network set up to watch Elizabeth
    • Humanism
      • A growing belief at the time
      • the power of man
      • we have the power to set our own morals, not rely on a God

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