Ep.129 - The Road to Reformation: Rome Bites Back (The Counter Reformation)

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Accounts of the reformation are often wonderful, even glamorous, courageous and adventurous but predominantly centred around the rise and development of Protestantism. But what did that mean for the then established Roman Catholic Church? How did the Pope react to the burgeoning influence of Luther, Zwingli, Calvin and others? What measures did they take, what decisions did they come to that would ensure not only their survival, but their continued development and expansion?This week the Curious team explore how the Pope and the church of Rome bit back and counteracted the Protestant tidal wave of advancement. They’ll be exploring why the Council of Trent became so important, and in what eat it became a major reformer of the Catholic Church. What role Ignatius of Loyola played, and how influential his newborn order of Jesuits were.In this seventh episode of our series, The Reformation Road, the Curious team explore the reordering of the Church of Rome, and how it equipped itself to confront and counter the propelling force of Protestantism. Join the Curious Team this week in what promises to be a very intriguing episode Further ReadingHere’s a bit of homework for you that offers some insight into this weeks theme…The Counter Reformation - NewAdvent.orgThe Catholic Reformation - Christianity.org.ukWhat we’re reading?As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve been browsing and reading as part of this series. So here goes….here’s a list of the best we've come across on the Reformation;Nick Page — A Nearly Infallible History of the Reformation Diarmaid MacCulloch — Reformation (Europe’s House Divided)Richard Rex — The Making of Martin Luther Andrew Pettegree — Brand LutherMichael Reeves — The Unquenchable Flame Peter Marshall — Heretics and Believers: A History of the English Reformation Bruce Gordon — CalvinIn addition, check out this great podcast from our friend Matt White, delving into the life and thinking of John Calvin. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on SpotifySend your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious