Question

how did the knowledge of ancient text help the reformers promote new laws

Answer 1

they aroused deep spiritual feeling. it promoted equality, fraternity and challenged social evil which were prevalent during that time. it brought a Renaissance in the society.

Answer 2

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⭕The knowledge of ancient texts was used as a guideline by the reformers to promote the new laws.

⭕Whenever the reformers wanted or wished to challenge a practice that was not good for the society and was likely to have a harmful effect, they tried to find a reference in ancient sacred text that could support their point of view.

⭕By doing this, they could suggest that the practice as it existed at present was against early tradation.