Critical Dictionary – Reformation Europe

Peasant Justice

The term “Peasant Justice” refers to a moral code that peasants, primarily agricultural farmers living in the Middle Ages, wanted

Revelation can trace its origin to the 1300’s, and was used to mean, “disclosure of information to man by a

Throughout the sixteenth century in Europe, reformers questioned the biblical definition of many sacraments, including baptism. Also known as the

Charles V (Span., Carlos; 24 February 1500- 21 September 1558) was both Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556, leader

The English word heresy comes from the Old French eresie, heresie (12th century), which was itself derived from the Latin

Keith Oddo Augsburg Confession (1530) Martin Luther saw himself as a man of truth; he wanted to eradicate the corruption

John Frederick of Saxony — (1503-1554) Leader of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League and known as the “Champion of the Reformation”. He

Reform comes from the medieval Latin term reformatio and did not always have the same meaning as we understand it

Keith Oddo Salvation Salvation means a deliverance from sin and its consequences, and a way to ensure one’s soul reaches

“Enchantment” is a term used by historians and scholars, whose origins can be traced back to the 13th century, and