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Although the Bible had been translated into most European languages by the 19th century, it was only actually read by a small minority of educated people and was inaccessible to...

From 1685 onwards the Bible was forbidden in France. However, at this time it was still read and preached by Protestants who also managed to have copies in their homes....

Erasmus was one of the main figures of 16th century Humanism ; he was cultured, tolerant and ahead of his time because he was European in outlook. He prepared the first...

The Bible opens up a whole world which it spreads before us as a neverending source of creative inspiration. The Scriptures have had a major influence on the arts and...

The Poitou region which largely embraced the Reformation dramatically suffered during the wars of religion. Its landscapes bear witness to a bitter history, notably their specific cemeteries.

Prince Frederic III, Elector of Saxony, always offered protection to Luther against the Pope’s terrible sentences (he was banned as an outlaw) and also the attacks of Emperor Charles the...

Luther’s teaching, writings and sermons were widely distributed. After his 95 theses had been posted, and he was condemned by the Pope as a theologian, many of his fellow citizens...