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The Protestant challenge, 1521–1531 key terms
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Radical Reformation
A movement within the Reformation that sought more radical changes than those proposed by Martin Luther, often advocating for social and political upheaval.
Erasmus
A Dutch humanist whose writings and ideas influenced the early Reformation, advocating for a return to original texts and personal piety.
Sola Fide
The doctrine of justification by faith alone, central to Luther's theology.
Augsburg Confession
A key document of the Lutheran faith, outlining the beliefs of the reformers and presented at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530.
Lutheranism
A branch of Protestant Christianity founded on the teachings of Martin Luther, emphasizing justification by faith and the authority of Scripture.
Imperial Knights
A group of lesser nobility in the Holy Roman Empire who revolted against the authority of the Emperor, influenced by the spread of Lutheran ideas.
Zwinglianism
A branch of Protestantism founded by Ulrich Zwingli, emphasizing the authority of scripture and rejecting Catholic traditions.
Kappel Wars
A series of conflicts (1529 and 1531) between Protestant and Catholic cantons in Switzerland, reflecting the religious tensions of the Reformation.
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