Articles related to "Protestant Reformation"



"The Morning Star of the Reformation"
John Wycliffe's revolution in religious thought
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Charles V
Charles V, known as the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles I of Spain and the Duke of Burgandy, spent much of his reign fighting or making treaties with France and England.
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John Calvin Comes to Geneva
Even though the Protestant Reformation arrived in what is now Switzerland in the 1520s with reformer Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin usually gets all the credit.
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Machiavelli and the Protestant Reformation
An analysis of Luther's role in the Protestant Reformation raises questions of realpolitik, religious ideology, orthodoxy, and hegemony.
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Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, commonly known among historians as the prince of the humanists, was an influential figure in the history of Protestant Reformation.
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Martin Luther and His 95 Theses
Originally meant for academic discussion, Martin Luther's 95 theses resulted in a massive movement that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
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Martin Luther and His Long Quest for Truth
Regarded by some as a rebel child of the Roman Catholic Church, Martin Luther has been counted by others, especially among Protestants, as a great hero of the faith.
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Martin Luther and the Diet of Worms
The Diet of Worms, into which Martin Luther was summoned by the political and religious hierarchies of Medieval Christendom, gave the Reformation its own defining moment.
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Martin Luther: The Beginning of the Reformation
This article is a short introduction to Martin Luther's life. A deeper look into his theology will follow next week
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Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)
Born in 1542, Mary became queen at just six days old. Thus began the power struggle between Scotland, England and France.
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Protestant Refomation Leaders
During the 1600s religion underwent a huge change in Western Europe. From Scotland and England to France, Switzerland and Germany, new branches of Christianity had formed
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Protestant Reformation Movement
Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.
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Responses to Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Responses to Martin Luther's 95 theses led to a series of events that culminated in the birth of the third major branch of Christianity called Protestantism.
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The Black Death
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
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The Great European Witch Hunt
The Wars of Religion that erupted in Western Europe during the 1500s, was accompanied by an increase in witch hunting, which lasted through the 1600s.
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The Intellectual Context of the Reformation
The immediate intellectual context into which the Protestant Reformation was born was the Renaissance.
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The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.
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The Protestant Reformation and the Modern World
"After darkness, light!" This is how the Reformation Wall in Geneva summarizes the effects of the Protestant Reformation that led to the inauguration of the modern world.
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The Reformation After Almost 500 Years
How is the Protestant Reformation doing now almost 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the main door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
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The Reformation in the Context of Global Change
The very page of human history into which the Protestant Reformation was born was a great century of global change. It was an age of discovery, exploration and expansion.
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The Social Context of the Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation was born in the context of social change and economic makeover.
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Thomas Münzer
Following the posting of Martin Luther's 95 Thesis, a Protestant Reformer named Thomas Münzer, rallied peasants to revolt against local government.
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Ulrich Zwingli
Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich
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The Counter Reformation: An Introduction
This is an introduction to the history of the Catholic counter-reformation.
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A Christmas Carol
It's amazing to think that one simple folktale shaped how we celebrate Christmas today.
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Are Baptists Protestants?
Many would consider that any Christian denomination that was non-Catholic to be Protestant. However, is this true with Baptist denomination? Are Baptists Protestants?
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Christmas in Germany
Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions.
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European Intellectual Movements
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
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German Cities Worth Touring - Wittenberg
Visit the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation in Wittenberg, Germany. For those wishing to follow Luther's footsteps, there are sites and legends galore.
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John Calvin and John Knox
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
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Luther The Reformer by James M. Kittelson
This article will examine James Kittelson's excellent biography of Protestant reformer Martin Luther.
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Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
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Religion in European History
The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.
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Renaissance Movers & Shakers
Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Johannes Gutenburg, Niccolo Machiavelli and Martin Luther were five people who changed the European Renaissance.
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The Council of Trent
Pope Paul III convened the Council of Trent in order to come up with effective responses to allow the Roman Catholic Church to reverse the Protestant Reformation.
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The Counter Reformation
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
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The House of Valois
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
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The Lollards
England like most of Western Europe at the turn of the sixteenth century was predominately Roman Catholic. Only a few homegrown heretics known as Lollards persisted.
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The Political Context of the Reformation
Protestants believe that the Reformation in the 16th century was a product of Divine Providence for which the political context surrounding this event is a case in point.
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The Rebirth of Western Civilization
World Civilization was radically changed by two great movements as a result of man's thirst for knowledge. They brought about the Age of Exploration.
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The Wars of Religion in France
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
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Who Were the Hussites?
Some heretics would choose of their own will a false doctrine.
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History of Christmas Music
Carols were originally associated with dancing, not singing, and Christmas hymns have always been Christian sacred songs.
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Baby Girl Names for Christian Families
The bible is a rich resource of some of the most popular baby names today. Find out what some of the most popular names are and what they mean.
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Max Weber and Protestantism
An analysis of Max Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Notes on the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" written and composed by Martin Luther, Protestant Reformation founder.
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A New Reformation
If we are to reform our moral and ethical practices in this country, we need to define Jesus’ Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son and Sermon on the Mount in relationship to our power as a society, our prosperity, our dominant position on a global scale, our spiritual and cultural values and our compassion toward one another.
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Denmark's Commercial Rivalry with Swedish Empire
The seventeenth century ushered in an era of Swedish military might and territorial wars, while Denmark tried fleetingly to expand their commercial empire.
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Martin Luther and The Ninety-Five Theses
Discrepancies exist as to the proclamation of the Theses, but scholars agree that an angry Luther questioned the theology behind indulgence sales & the status of sinners.
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