Martin Luther's 95 Theses had a major impact. The resulting controversy over Luther's letter and his Theses is seen as the beginning of the Reformation, the schism from the Catholic Church and the start of Protestantism.
To celebrate this anniversary, here are links to resources on the Reformation:
- Reformation Books - Our list of recommended reading on the Reformation for members.
- Tudor Life Magazine Reformation Special - October 2015's edition of Tudor Life had the Reformation as its focus.
- Expert Talk: Gareth Russell – The Importance of Christianity
- The Reformation - A History Extra podcast with Professor Eammon Duffy.
- Starkey on the Reformation - A History Extra podcast with David Starkey.
- Europe's holy war: How the Reformation convulsed a continent - An article by Diarmaid MacCulloch.
- England's bloody Reformation - Podcast with Professor Peter Marshall.
- Henry VIII's savage Reformation - An article by Professor Peter Marshall.
Today is also Halloween, or All Hallows Eve. Click here to read more about this feast day and for my video on soul cakes.