Although Calvin and Huldrych Zwingli honored Mary as the Mother of God in the 16th century, they did so less than Martin Luther. Thus the idea of respect and high honor for Mary was not rejected by the first Protestants; but, they came to criticize the Roman Catholics for venerating Mary. Following the Council of Trent in the 16th century, as Marian veneration became associated with Catholics, Protestant interest in Mary decreased. During the Age of the Enlightenment any residual interest in Mary within Protestant churches almost disappeared, although Anglicans and Lutherans continued to honor her. COUNT 5
QSN1 For what practice did the first Protestants criticize the Roman Catholics? ANS1 venerating Mary QSN2 In which century did the Council of Trent occur? ANS2 16th QSN3 Which Protestant churches still honor Mary? ANS3 Anglicans and Lutherans QSN4 During which historical era did Protestant interest in Mary almost disappear? ANS4 Age of the Enlightenment QSN5 Marian veneration became associated with which Christians after the Council of Trent? ANS5 Catholics