Foghorn Christian Books

Thomas M. Lindsay, M.A., D.D. ~ Hardcover

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Book Synopsis: The German Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement led by Martin Luther to reform the Catholic Church, which resulted in the establishment of Protestantism and ended the religious unity of Western Europe. Key events included Luther's posting of the 95 Theses in 1517, his excommunication by Pope Leo X in 1521, and the subsequent Diet of Worms where he refused to recant. The movement gained popular support due to widespread discontent with the Church's corrupt practices like the sale of indulgences, and it was facilitated by the Gutenberg printing press, which spread new ideas rapidly. The religious division and ensuing conflicts ultimately led to the Treaty of Westphalia, which recognized religious equality and fostered the development of modern international law.