The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century was a historic religious revolution in the Christian Church that resulted in the establishment of Protestant Churches. This new religious movement that began during the years of the High Renaissance in Italy altered the medieval way of life and initiated the era of modern life. The Protestant Reformation led to a breach between the Roman Catholic Church, and those reformers who established Protestant Churches. The contributions made by Martin Luther, the printing press, Christian Humanists, and corruptions of Catholic Church triggered the Protestant Reformation.

The Reformation was started in Germany by Martin Luther when the printing press published his 95 Theses that challenged the selling of indulgences. The result of the development of the printing press was that Luther's 95 Theses was circulated throughout Germany within two weeks, and they created some controversy among men in the Church. His teachings led to a...