Reformation

The Reformation, also known as the Protestant Reformation, was a major theological movement in Western Christianity that took place in 16th-century Europe, posing a challenge to the papacy and the authority of the Catholic Church. It began in 1517 with the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and introduced new ideas such as salvation through faith alone and the Three Solas. The movement spread rapidly due to the printing press and gave rise to various Protestant denominations, including Lutherans, Calvinists, and Anglicans, as well as Radical Reformers like the Anabaptists. The Reformation era ended in the 17th century, but its consequences continued to shape European society and politics. The Reformation was not a uniform phenomenon, but a complex set of parallel movements that were influenced by regional and cultural factors.learn more on wikipedia