Reformation ideas flourished—and caused conflict—in bustling cities

Had Luther argued only for spiritual changes? German peasants didn’t think so

Why did everybody burn heretics in the sixteenth century?

The English Reformation began with a king but took hold among a people

Sometimes difficult, always committed, these men advanced the Reformation in Germany, Switzerland, and England

Here are some of the most extraordinary people of the “People’s Reformation”

Readers respond to recent issues of Christian History

What happened when reforming ideas escaped into the political realm?

Reformers wanted to change behavior, not just doctrine

What motivated his radical changes?

The Reformers soon divided over crucial issues; Luther himself was one reason why

A hot-off-the-press technology pushed the Reformation forward

Raids on churches resulted in the destruction of countless works of art

Timeline: key events in Issue 118

As soon as the Anabaptist movement began, it was persecuted

One woman, four husbands, three reformers

Where can you go to learn more about the “people’s Reformation”? Here are some recommendations from CH editorial staff and this issue’s authors.

How do we meet Jesus in the Eucharist? Everybody in the 16th century seemed to have a different idea

Infant baptism in the Reformation