The years between the mid thirteenth century and the late sixteenth century, also known as Europe’s early modern period, were years of complete religious, philosophical, and technological transformation.
During the European Middle Ages, the Catholic Church dominated European civilization. The Church owned more than 1/3 of all the land in Europe which in turn created an economic and religious powerhouse. A man named Martin Luther was a large follower of the Catholic Church, however, he started noticing that many practices were ludicrous and did not make sense. Luther began to believe that Christians are saved through faith, not just by doing good deeds. In 1515, he officially protested against the Catholic Church and founded his own denomination,
During the European Middle Ages, the Catholic Church dominated European civilization. The Church owned more than 1/3 of all the land in Europe which in turn created an economic and religious powerhouse. A man named Martin Luther was a large follower of the Catholic Church, however, he started noticing that many practices were ludicrous and did not make sense. Luther began to believe that Christians are saved through faith, not just by doing good deeds. In 1515, he officially protested against the Catholic Church and founded his own denomination,