Both medieval scholars and Renaissance humanists valued classical writings.However
A)medieval scholars had access to far fewer sources than did Renaissance humanists.
B)medieval knowledge of Greek was rare, thus, few Greek texts were examined.
C)Renaissance humanists sought to understand classical source for their own sake and not in order to harmonize them with Christianity.
D)Renaissance humanists sought to use classical sources as a guide to an active life and not a life of contemplation.
E)All of these

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All of these options are true. Medieval scholars had limited access to classical texts and had a limited knowledge of Greek. Renaissance humanists, on the other hand, had access to a wider range of classical source material and sought to understand them for their own sake, rather than simply to harmonize them with Christianity. They also saw classical sources as a guide to an active life, rather than a life of contemplation.

Both Medieval Scholars and Renaissance Humanists Valued Classical Writings