Most Renaissance humanists intended to
A)challenge many if not most fundamental Christian beliefs.
B)create a purer form of Christianity based on Scripture and church fathers.
C)undermine the validity of the Bible.
D)make Christianity irrelevant.
E)revitalize spirituality with its otherworldly focus.

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Most Renaissance humanists wanted to reform the Catholic Church by restoring its purity, focusing on the Bible and church fathers. They did not intend to challenge Christian beliefs, undermine the Bible, or make Christianity irrelevant. While some humanists did focus on reviving spirituality with an otherworldly focus, this was not the primary goal of most humanists.

Most Renaissance Humanists Intended to