Key Figures of Reformation
Major Events
Religious Texts
200

This German monk is credited with beginning the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses.

Martin Luther

200

The year Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg.

1517

200

This translated version of the Bible is credited to Martin Luther.

The Luther Bible

400

This Swiss reformer is known for developing the doctrine of predestination.

John Calvin

400

This was the formal declaration that condemned Martin Luther as a heretic

The Edict of worms

400

This book, written by John Calvin, outlines his theological beliefs and practices.

Institutes of christian Religion

600

This English king established the Church of England in part to divorce his first wife.

Henry Vlll

600

The council that addressed the counter-reformation efforts in the 1540s.

The Council of Trent

600

The name of the document that outlined the 95 grievances of Martin Luther.

95 Theses

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