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Conclusion

The propaganda during the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation frequently reflected the growing literacy that was helped by the invention of the printing press. Many of the articles of propaganda could be understood without the text that accompanied the … Continue reading

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Depiction of the Papacy (part 2)

The picture on the right with the monster of Ravenna show a less scientific and logical approach to life, demonstrating that the rationality behind the Scientific Revolution had not spread all the way through Europe. Here’s a closeup of the … Continue reading

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Depiction of the Papacy (part 1)

The picture on the left is dubbed “The Origin of the Pope.”  Here’s a closeup: The figure to the left that looks like it’s trying to squash a mess of people is actually a she-devil giving birth to a bunch … Continue reading

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Background

What was the connection between the propaganda of the German reformation (1517) as well as the Counter-Reformation (1545) and the culture of that time? It showed a strong sense of morality, religious confusion (which led to the 30 Year’s War) … Continue reading

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