Themes/Protestant
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The Protestant Reformation was one of the most transformative movements in Western religious history. It began in the early 16th century when Martin Luther challenged the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church, sparking widespread reform across Europe. Protestant leaders such as John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli, and others expanded on these ideas, laying the foundations of various Protestant denominations.
This theme explores influential figures in the Protestant tradition, whose theological contributions helped shape modern Christianity. Martin Luther is remembered for his 95 Theses and emphasis on salvation by faith. John Calvin further systematized Protestant beliefs, particularly through his doctrine of predestination. These reformers, along with early influences like Jan Hus, sought to make religious texts accessible to the people and to reform clerical abuses.
Their legacy continues in modern Protestant denominations and in the broader spirit of religious reform and freedom of conscience.
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