Reformation
Born out of the Renaissance's critical thinking, Papal luxury and over a hundred years of festering religious argument, the Reformation shattered the ideals of Christian unity. The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 as a reaction to perceived abuses in the Catholic Church, while a Catholic counter-reformation emerged it the mid 16th century. Bitter division and war followed.
Overview of the Reformation
A one page introduction to the Protestant Reformation.
A one page introduction to the Protestant Reformation.
Origin of the word Protestant
The origins of the word Protestant from your Guide.
The origins of the word Protestant from your Guide.
A Brief Glossary of the Medieval and Reformation Church
Created by R. Scott Clark, this is an essential resource for anyone reading about the Reformation. The title may say brief, but this means that the definitions are concise, and suitable for the casual reader.
Created by R. Scott Clark, this is an essential resource for anyone reading about the Reformation. The title may say brief, but this means that the definitions are concise, and suitable for the casual reader.
Discovery and Reformation
This section of WSU's brilliant World Civilizations course combines the European 'discovery' of the Americas with material on the Reformation and its leaders.
This section of WSU's brilliant World Civilizations course combines the European 'discovery' of the Americas with material on the Reformation and its leaders.
Essays on the Reformations
Historyguide.org has provided four solid essays on the Reformation. This first one discusses the Protestant Reformation and is followed by 'The Radical Reformation', 'The Catholic Reformation' and finally 'The Age of Religious Wars'.
Historyguide.org has provided four solid essays on the Reformation. This first one discusses the Protestant Reformation and is followed by 'The Radical Reformation', 'The Catholic Reformation' and finally 'The Age of Religious Wars'.
The Reformation
This summary of the Protestant Reformation ends with a tabulated comparison of Protestant and Catholic theology.
This summary of the Protestant Reformation ends with a tabulated comparison of Protestant and Catholic theology.