Reformaatioissa

Reformaatioissa, also known as the Reformation, was a major movement within Western Christianity that began in the 16th century. It was a response to what many saw as the corruption and abuses within the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformation was initiated by Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, who in 1517 published his Ninety-Five Theses, a list of complaints against the Catholic Church's practices. Luther's actions sparked a wave of religious and political change across Europe.

The Reformation led to the establishment of Protestantism, a broad term that encompasses various Christian denominations that reject many of the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church. Key figures in the Reformation include John Calvin, who developed the doctrine of predestination, and Ulrich Zwingli, who led the Reformation in Zurich. The Reformation also had significant political implications, contributing to the rise of national states and the decline of the power of the Catholic Church.

The Reformation was not a monolithic movement; it encompassed a wide range of beliefs and practices. Some of the key issues that divided reformers included the nature of salvation, the role of the Bible, and the authority of the church. Despite these divisions, the Reformation had a profound impact on European society, shaping the political, religious, and cultural landscape for centuries to come.