What Caused The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation started in the 16th-century. A European movement reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformation ended the unity by medieval Christianity. The Protestant Reformation was caused by the Clergy's abuse of the Catholic Church: the selling of forgiveness from sins for money, Latin sermon, and religious posts were often sold to the person that would pay the most.
In 1517 Martin Luther, a German Augustinian monk posted 95 theses on the church doors in the town of Wittenberg. This challenged some portions of Roman Catholic Church. Luther believed the Pope should not have ultimate authority. He believed the Bible should have authority. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all challenged
In 1517 Martin Luther, a German Augustinian monk posted 95 theses on the church doors in the town of Wittenberg. This challenged some portions of Roman Catholic Church. Luther believed the Pope should not have ultimate authority. He believed the Bible should have authority. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all challenged