The Reformation

Martin Luther

The Protestant Reformation can be dated to a specific event sparked by a single individual. This is rare in great historical events and partially explains why Martin Luther has received so much attention.

Luther is doubly important because his own writings and work are the source of the major religion that bears his name. Not all Protestants are Lutheran, but Lutherans were the first of the Protestant churches and remain one of the largest.

Luther occupies most of this narrative. The progress of his break with the Roman Catholic Church, what developed as a result of the break, will serve not only to tell the story but also to illustrate the issues involved.

History of Western Civilization

E.L. Skip Knox
Boise State University

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