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    Northern writers during the Renaissance sought to reform society and the church through Christian Humanism, led by figures like Erasmus who advocated for studying the Bible and increasing education. They also pushed for reforms for women's rights and education, like Christine de Pizan. The development of the printing press, pioneered by Gutenberg, made books cheaper and more widely available, spreading Renaissance ideas and promoting literacy.

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    Northern writers during the Renaissance sought to reform society and the church through Christian Humanism, led by figures like Erasmus who advocated for studying the Bible and increasing education. They also pushed for reforms for women's rights and education, like Christine de Pizan. The development of the printing press, pioneered by Gutenberg, made books cheaper and more widely available, spreading Renaissance ideas and promoting literacy.

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    CHAPTER 14 SECTION 3: THE NORTHERN RENAISSANCE

    Northern Writers try to Reform Society


    - Christian Humanism > The effort to reform society and the church
    1. Christian Humanist
    - Erasmus believed that christianity was important to feel emotionally and knowledge
    - He believed everyone should study the bible
    - He thought that education was very important
    - Utopia > Ideal place, perfect (no place)
    - In utopia there was no money, greed, corruption, war, or private property
    2. Women’s reforms
    - Christine de Pizan > Famous women writer who encouraged education for boys and girls

    Printing Spread Renaissance Ideas


    - Printing(movable type) was created in China
    - Development of paper and moveable type made books

    1. Gutenberg Improves the Printing Process


    - The printing press system was created by Gutenberg
    - He made the first printed book and it was the Bible
    - Printing press made it easier to produce multiple copies of books
    - Books became cheaper
    - Due to cheaper prices, it promoted reading and literature

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