Essays on Reformation Page 2

The Reformation was all started by one man named Martin Luther. He was an average man like everyone else in his time, although his family was poor. He grew up in a small town called Eisleben that adopts the religion of Saxony in modern Germany. It was under the political control of the Roman Emperor…

Despite his transformation from a pious and motivated young king to a tyrant, Henry VIII, who was bestowed the title “Defender of the Faith” by Pope Leo X on October 17, 1521, still holds relevance to this title. Originally recognized for his devotion and loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church, Henry’s agenda shifted over time…

There were many consequences to the printing press; including the spread of the protestant reformation and the growth of more accurate maps. However, the most important of them would be the creation of affordable books. When the printing press spread through Europe, Martin Luther heard about it, and when he did he got a hold…

During the late fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries, thousands of individuals were persecuted as witches. It was thought that these individuals practiced black magic and performed evil deeds, the deeds of the devil. This all happened during a time of great change in Europe, during the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, the…