History of the Reformation in Germany
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History of the Reformation in Germany is a seminal historical study by Leopold von Ranke that offers a detailed, source-based account of the Protestant Reformation’s development and impact within the German states.
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| History of the Reformation in Germany canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: History of the Reformation in Germany Context triple: [Leopold von Ranke, notableWork, History of the Reformation in Germany]
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A.
Reformation in the Palatinate
The Reformation in the Palatinate was the 16th-century process by which the Electoral Palatinate became a leading center of Protestantism—especially Calvinism—within the Holy Roman Empire, profoundly shaping its religious, political, and cultural life.
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Luther’s exile at Wartburg Castle
Luther’s exile at Wartburg Castle was the period after his condemnation when Martin Luther lived in hiding under protection, during which he notably translated the New Testament into German and advanced the Protestant Reformation.
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Lutheran Reformation
The Lutheran Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement, initiated by Martin Luther, that sought to reform the Western Church and gave rise to Lutheran theology and Protestantism.
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Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses is the 1517 document by Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences and helped ignite the Protestant Reformation.
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Reformation
The Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to the rise of Protestantism and profound political, cultural, and intellectual changes in Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: History of the Reformation in Germany Target entity description: History of the Reformation in Germany is a seminal historical study by Leopold von Ranke that offers a detailed, source-based account of the Protestant Reformation’s development and impact within the German states.
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A.
Reformation in the Palatinate
The Reformation in the Palatinate was the 16th-century process by which the Electoral Palatinate became a leading center of Protestantism—especially Calvinism—within the Holy Roman Empire, profoundly shaping its religious, political, and cultural life.
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B.
Luther’s exile at Wartburg Castle
Luther’s exile at Wartburg Castle was the period after his condemnation when Martin Luther lived in hiding under protection, during which he notably translated the New Testament into German and advanced the Protestant Reformation.
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C.
Lutheran Reformation
The Lutheran Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement, initiated by Martin Luther, that sought to reform the Western Church and gave rise to Lutheran theology and Protestantism.
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D.
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses is the 1517 document by Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences and helped ignite the Protestant Reformation.
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E.
Reformation
The Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to the rise of Protestantism and profound political, cultural, and intellectual changes in Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical study
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history book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| aimsTo | provide a comprehensive account of the German Reformation ⓘ |
| analyzes |
development of Protestantism in German territories
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impact of the Reformation on German politics ⓘ relations between secular and ecclesiastical authorities ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Leopold von Ranke’s early major works ⓘ |
| author | Leopold von Ranke ⓘ |
| contributedTo | professionalization of historical scholarship ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| documents |
confessional conflicts in the Holy Roman Empire
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figures of the German Reformation ⓘ |
| examines |
political consequences of the Reformation in Germany
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religious conflicts in German lands ⓘ social consequences of the Reformation in Germany ⓘ |
| focusesOn | German states ⓘ |
| genre | historiography ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
19th-century German historiography
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modern Reformation scholarship ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
political history
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religious history ⓘ |
| historicalApproach |
empirical
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source-critical ⓘ |
| historicalDiscipline |
church history
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political history of Germany ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Rankean method
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surface form:
Rankean historicism
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| mainSubject |
Reformation
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation
Reformation ⓘ
surface form:
Reformation in Germany
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| methodologicalFeature |
attempt at impartial narrative
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emphasis on archival documents ⓘ |
| movementContext |
Reformation
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation
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| notableFor |
critical use of primary sources
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detailed narrative of the German Reformation ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor |
History of the Popes
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The Ottoman and the Spanish Empires in the 16th and 17th Centuries ⓘ |
| setIn | Holy Roman Empire ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
16th century
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early modern period ⓘ |
| usesMethod | source-based historical research ⓘ |
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Subject: History of the Reformation in Germany Description of subject: History of the Reformation in Germany is a seminal historical study by Leopold von Ranke that offers a detailed, source-based account of the Protestant Reformation’s development and impact within the German states.
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