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May 1, 1309
The Church was Split: Avignon Papacy
Several popes were excommunicating each other, showing a clear division in the church. -
May 1, 1382
Translation of the Bible
When John Wycliffe translated the Bible, people were finally able to fully understand the meanings in the Bible and be able to clearly see the corruption within the church. -
May 1, 1415
The Burning of Jan Hus
Jan Hus had been known for criticizing the church and wanted to have a church that rejected everything that was not found in the Bible. He was reassured that he would not be harmed for his work, but he was still burnt at the stake at the Council of Constance. -
May 1, 1450
Creation of the Gutenberg Press
The press made it possible for Luther to massly print his '95 Theses'. This was ultimately one of the main causes of the Reformation. -
May 29, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
The Fall of Constantinople represented a beginning in the spark of power. Fear all throughout Europe was on a major rise. -
May 1, 1511
Erasmus Attempted Change
Erasmus craved change in the church just as bad as Luther, however Erasmus was directly involved with the church and had to work for change from within. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses by Martin Luther
Luther wrote the 95 Theses in response to the corruption in the church.
