Lutheranism and reformism in the socio-political life of Saxony in the second half of the 16th century: from the competition to the conflict
Abstract
The article considers the problem of relations between Lutherans and Calvinists in Saxony in the second half of the 16th century. The formation of reformism in Germany and the attempts of its supporters to expand their influence are analyzed. It is shown that the spread of Calvinism in Saxony was associated with the emergence of a Philippist movement in Lutheranism. It was noted that there was fierce competition between the Philippists and the Gnesiolutherans, which led to numerous discussions among Lutherans. It is indicated that the policy of the territorial authority of Saxony in the second half of the XVI century went through several stages: from a neutral attitude to theological discussions to the defeat of Philippism under Augustus, from the support of reformism under Christian I to the liquidation of its influence under Sofia and Christian II. The conclusion about the constitution of the foundations of evangelical and reformist dogma in the second half of the 16th century, which resulted in the emergence of orthodoxy, is made.
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