https://aphinum.com/tags/reformation-studies/ Recent content in Reformation Studies on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:49:51 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-formation-of-the-catholic-church-and-the-reformation/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:55:17 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-formation-of-the-catholic-church-and-the-reformation/ <p><strong>The Formation of the Catholic Church and the Reformation</strong></p> <p>The Catholic Church has its roots in three distinct sources: <strong>Judaism</strong>, which provided its sacred history; <strong>Hellenism</strong>, which shaped its theology; and <strong>Roman law</strong>, which influenced its government and canon law. The Protestant Reformation, led by figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin, rejected the Roman elements of the Church, softened the Greek influences on its theology, and emphasized the Judaic roots of Christianity.</p>