The Protestant Reformation was a 16th-century Christian movement against corruption in the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther’s 95 theses on indulgences sparked the movement, which ended with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. Luther’s beliefs in free grace theology spread rapidly, leading to the formation of modern Protestant denominations. The movement also caused bloody wars […]
The Reformation divided Western Christianity in the 16th century, with Protestants rising up in opposition to the Roman Church. Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked change, driven by disagreements about the nature of Christianity and the role of the church. The Counter-Reformation followed, resulting in decades of war and religious strife. Today, many branches of the […]
King Henry VIII’s desire for a male heir led to his request for an annulment from Pope Clement VII, which sparked the English Reformation. Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon produced only one surviving child, Princess Mary, and he fell in love with Anne Boleyn. Henry’s insistence on an annulment led to his break with […]
