Tactics of a Revolution: The Protestant Reformation The Protestant Reformation was a long time coming, with the influences of John Hus and John Wyclif. However, Martin Luther’s attempt to reform organized religion in Germany, especially, was far more successful than the efforts of Hus and Wyclif. Not only was German society ready for a drastic change due to the dissatisfaction with the Catholic church, but the printing press, growing literacy, and the weakness of political powers lead to a total and permanent split in western Christianity. Luther’s beliefs were much the same as Hus and Wyclif’s. All three fought against the wealth of the church and the extent of the power of the pope; desired an end to pilgrimages and veneration of saints; believed that priests were no better or more religious than anyone else and that, in essence, all believer....

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