After reading this article you will learn about the central ideas of reformation movement. The central idea of the Reformation movement is, people have the right to resist the irreligious or un-Biblical functions or behaviour of the Pope and the church. Calvin and Calvinists believed that it was a religious duty to resist and immediately […]
Central Idea of Reformation Movement | Political Thought
Melanchthon (1497-1560): History and Political Ideas
After reading this article you will learn about the history and political ideas of Melanchthon. History of Melanchthon: Philip Melanchthon was one of the trusted and beloved disciples of Luther. But intellectually and temperamentally he was opposite to his master. Luther was rough, aggressive and fearless. On the contrary, Melanchthon was refined, conciliatory and timid. […]
Political Ideas of Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531)
After reading this article you will learn about the political ideas of Ulrich Zwingli. The all-pervasive corruption and the political ambition of church spread to Switzerland. During the 15th century, Swiss reformers started agitation against the church and the leadership was given by Ulrich Zwingli. Ulrich Zwingli claimed that his reform was independent of Luther’s, […]