How one man's protest dismantled a millennium of religious monopoly
In short: Before the 16th century, Roman Catholicism was the universal faith of Europe. This video explores how Martin Luther’s defiance against church corruption sparked a revolution that reshaped Western civilization.
Driven by opposition to perceived corruption—specifically the sale of indulgences—Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church to establish his own movement. His actions triggered the Protestant Reformation, a seismic shift that moved beyond theology to influence social structures.
The Reformation is credited with accelerating literacy and education across Europe. Some historians even argue that these religious shifts provided an early foundation for the rise of capitalism in the West.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218
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