The Reformation
The Reformation began in the early 16th century when Martin Luther posted 95 theses criticizing the practices of the Catholic Church. Instead of merely reforming the Church, as had been done on several occasions throughout the Middle Ages, this new protest resulted in a permanent break and the creation of Protestant Christian sects.
Reformation 101 - The Protestant Reformation in Europe
About Guide to European History Robert Wilde provides a clear, concise, and informative introduction to what the Reformation was, how it came about, the changes made in Protestant churches, the course the Reformation took and its aftermath.
About Guide to European History Robert Wilde provides a clear, concise, and informative introduction to what the Reformation was, how it came about, the changes made in Protestant churches, the course the Reformation took and its aftermath.
Origin of the word Protestant
A Protestant is one who follows Protestantism, the form of Christianity created during the Reformation. Rob Wilde explains how the word came to be used.
A Protestant is one who follows Protestantism, the form of Christianity created during the Reformation. Rob Wilde explains how the word came to be used.
Humanists and Reformers by Bard Thompson - Guide Review
A quick review of Bard Thompson's Humanists and Reformers: A History of the Renaissance and Reformation.
A quick review of Bard Thompson's Humanists and Reformers: A History of the Renaissance and Reformation.
Anabaptists
Anabaptists were various Protestant sects that denied the validity of infant baptism. A four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Anabaptists were various Protestant sects that denied the validity of infant baptism. A four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Confession of Basel
The Confession of Basel was one of the many statements of faith produced by the Reformation. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Confession of Basel was one of the many statements of faith produced by the Reformation. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation
Extensive article by J. P. Kirsch explores the events from a Catholic perspective.
Extensive article by J. P. Kirsch explores the events from a Catholic perspective.
The Protestant Inquisition
Intriguing collection of facts and quotes concerning persecution and intolerance among early Protestant Reformers, well-annotated by Dave Armstrong.
Intriguing collection of facts and quotes concerning persecution and intolerance among early Protestant Reformers, well-annotated by Dave Armstrong.