4.1K views · 365 reactions | The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century was a political, cultural, and religious turning point that changed the course of history and Christian theology. Reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and others sparked movements across Europe challenging some Catholic clergymen’s claim that the church was the sole interpreter of the Bible. | Museum of the Bible | Facebook

Martin Bucer is a little-known figure in the Protestant Reformation, but his influence as a biblical scholar in the sixteenth century was invaluable! He helped spread Luther’s teachings throughout the Holy Roman Empire, and worked to bring peace among the factions in the reform groups. Bucer was also a prolific writer of commentaries on the Gospels, Ephesians, Romans, Zephaniah and the Psalms, and assisted Thomas Cranmer in revising the Book of Common Prayer. This month marks the 500th anniversa