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  1. 16th Century

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    Religious Upheaval and the Reformation
    The most significant ideological event of the 16th century was the Protestant Reformation, which fundamentally fractured the religious unity of Western Christianity. Initiated formally in 1517 with Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, the movement quickly gained momentum due to political support from various German princes and the logistical advantages provided by the [me…

  2. Abrahamic Faiths

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    While often grouped monolithically, each Abrahamic faith exhibits profound internal diversity, often leading to historical conflict.
    In Christianity, the split between East and West (the Great Schism of 1054 CE) fundamentally concerned the theological weight of the Filioque clause (the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son), which the [Eas…

  3. Augustine Of Hippo

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    Augustine of Hippo (354–430 $\text{CE}$), also known as Aurelius Augustinus, was a Berber philosopher and theologian whose writings profoundly shaped Western Christianity and Western philosophy. Born in Thagaste (modern Souk Ahras, Algeria), his intellectual journey involved Manichaeism and Neoplatonism before his conversion to [Ni…

  4. Council

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    Papal Authority and Council Dynamics
    The role of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope) evolved significantly in relation to Councils. While early Councils involved papal legates, later Western tradition emphasized the Pope's ultimate right to convene, preside over, confirm, or even dissolve any Council. This tension culminated in definitive pronouncements regarding papal primacy.
    The First Vatican Council ([Vatican I](/en…

  5. Early Modern Era

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    Religious Transformation: The Reformation
    The early 16th century saw fundamental challenges to the monolithic authority of the Roman Catholic Church, initiated primarily by figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. The Protestant Reformation fractured Western Christianity, leading to decades of religious conflict, doctrinal innovation, and the establishment of [sta…