What Was The Impact Of The Protestant Reformation

When studying the Protestant Reformation, it is important to look into how the Reformation spread. One way of achieving that is to study popular culture and its role in spreading the Reformation. More specifically, this paper will look at the Protestant Reformation as it occurred in Germany during the 16th century. This paper will argue that popular culture played a large role in helping spread the Reformation during its beginnings in 16th century Germany. I will look the impact of the printing press in spreading propaganda, as well as the role of oral dissemination, music, and art in spreading the Reformation to the illiterate. To discuss the Protestant Reformation, it is important to also mention the printing press. The device was created
Bob Scribner argues that Germany had a freedom of movement that allowed the reformation to proceed the way it had. He goes on to further say that in order a movement to develop they need to have a political and social space. Had there been less leniency and freedom during the early stages it is possible that the Reformation would not have reached the heights it did. Propaganda played a important role in propagating the ideas behind the Reformation, and it aligns with what Scribner has argued. The political space, as well, as a social space being present certainly allowed the propaganda to flourish than it would have if they were not there. Had the political or ecclesiastical authorities been harsher on letting this ideas promulgate, the Reformation may not have occurred as it did. Consequently, that was not the case, and therefore, the Reformation was able to grow and
They were tools that reached religious doctrines, and assisted in transferring belief. While catechism existed before the reformation, Luther saw them as an opportunity to further expand. To Luther, one of the most important places where ideas, and faith could be transferred was in the household, around a dinner table. Luther had worked towards changing his own period of time, but what is also important is to look towards the future. With catechisms, families will be able to transfer the faith onto their children—the next generation. Although having already existed, catechisms during the Reformation changed the format to a question and answer style. This new format allowed for easier transmission as it allowed for participation. An example of this type of catechism would be Luther’s Small Catechism of 1529. This catechism includes various details about the ideas Luther was trying to push. For example, one of the questions asked the significance of baptizing with water. After they provided an answer the follow question asked, “Where is this written?” With consideration to the main solas, particularly sola scriptura, which translates to “Scripture alone,” this question was answered with a bible passage, which aligned perfectly with some of the main beliefs of Protestantism. Overall, Luther utilized catechisms and was able to infiltrate the more intimate setting of a