Defending the principles of faith alone and Scripture alone, the movement divided Christianity into Protestant and Catholic, spread rapidly through the printing press, and triggered religious wars and political and social transformations in Europe that would last for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Reformation (Martin Luther)?
- In 1517, Martin Luther initiated the Reformation by publishing his 95 theses against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences (documents pardoning sin).
- When did The Reformation (Martin Luther) happen?
- 1517 CE
- Where did The Reformation (Martin Luther) take place?
- Wittenberg, Almanya