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The Reformation Was Diverse
- The Reformation was not a singular event but many overlapping, conflicting reformations across Europe. - Different reformers had varied goals, priorities, and theological views, making the period diverse and complex.
Luther's Printing Mastery
- Martin Luther was a master of communicating complex theological ideas in plain vernacular language. - His pamphlets were short, compelling, affordable, and widely distributed, fueling the spread of Reformation ideas.
Economic Changes from Reformation
- The Reformation influenced economic thought by separating church control from price regulations. - This shift allowed market behaviors to evolve away from medieval notions of moral pricing.