The Reformation was a period of religious and political upheaval in Europe during the 16th century, and it was led by early reformers such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Huldrych Zwingli. These reformers sought to reform the Catholic Church and its teachings, and they advocated for the idea of sola scriptura, or the belief that the Bible is the only source of religious authority. They also sought to reform the Church’s practices, such as the sale of indulgences, and they sought to make the Church more accessible to the common people. The Reformation ultimately led to the establishment of Protestantism and the splintering of the Catholic Church.
