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Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward

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The Counter-Reformation, also called the Catholic Reformation, and remembered for its infamous Inquisition, was the period of Catholic resurgence which was initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation. Adolphus Ward writes, that it was "a movement pursuing two objects...the regeneration of the Church of Rome, and the recovery of the losses inflicted upon her by the early successes of Protestantism...The onset of the combat is marked by the formal establishment of the Jesuit Order as a militant agency devoted alike to both of the purposes of the Counter-Reformation, and the meeting of the Council of Trent [1545-1563] under conditions excluding from its programme the task of conciliation." It largely ended in 1648, when the Peace of Westphalia brought an end to the Thirty Years' War.

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Episodes

  1. Ch. 1: Introductory, Pt. 1

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  2. Ch. 1: Introductory, Pt. 2

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  3. Ch. 2: The Beginnings of the Catholic Revival, Pt. 1

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  4. Ch. 2: The Beginnings of the Catholic Revival, Pt. 2

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  5. Ch. 2: The Beginnings of the Catholic Revival, Pt. 3

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  6. Ch. 2: The Beginnings of the Catholic Revival, Pt. 4

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  7. Ch. 2: The Beginnings of the Catholic Revival, Pt. 5

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  8. Ch. 3: The Council of Trent, Pt. 1

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  9. Ch. 3: The Council of Trent, Pt. 2

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  10. Ch. 3: The Council of Trent, Pt. 3

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  11. Ch. 3: The Council of Trent, Pt. 4

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  12. Ch. 3: The Council of Trent, Pt. 5

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  13. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 1

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  14. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 2

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  15. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 3

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  16. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 4

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  17. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 5

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  18. Ch. 4: The Counter-Reformation at Its Height, Pt. 6

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  19. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 1

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  20. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 2

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  21. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 3

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  22. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 4

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  23. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 5

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  24. Ch. 5: The Religious Conflict Merged in the Great War, Pt. 6

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The Counter-Reformation, also called the Catholic Reformation, and remembered for its infamous Inquisition, was the period of Catholic resurgence which was initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation. Adolphus Ward writes, that it was "a movement pursuing two objects...the regeneration of the Church of Rome, and the recovery of the losses inflicted upon her by the early successes of Protestantism...The onset of the combat is marked by the formal establishment of the Jesuit Order as a militant agency devoted alike to both of the purposes of the Counter-Reformation, and the meeting of the Council of Trent [1545-1563] under conditions excluding from its programme the task of conciliation." It largely ended in 1648, when the Peace of Westphalia brought an end to the Thirty Years' War.

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How many episodes does Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward have?

Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward has 24 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 2, 2026.

What is Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward about?

The Counter-Reformation, also called the Catholic Reformation, and remembered for its infamous Inquisition, was the period of Catholic resurgence which was initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation. Adolphus Ward writes, that it was "a movement pursuing two objects...the regeneration of...

How often does Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward release new episodes?

Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward publishes about every 49 days, based on its 24 episodes since December 2022.

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Counter-Reformation by Adolphus Ward is created and hosted by Loyal Books.
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