Renaissance humanism and Martin Luther: The birth of nation-states
This article explores the interaction between Renaissance humanism and Martin Luther's Reformation in fostering the emergence of nation-states in Europe. It argues that the emphasis on individualism, critical thinking, and a return to classical ideals during the Renaissance provided a fertile g...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| Dans: |
Dialog
Année: 2025, Volume: 64, Numéro: 1, Pages: 45-52 |
| Classifications IxTheo: | KAG Réforme; humanisme; Renaissance KBA Europe de l'Ouest KDB Église catholique romaine KDD Église protestante NCB Éthique individuelle NCD Éthique et politique SA Droit ecclésial |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Martin Luther
B Renaissance humanism B Nation-states B Réforme protestante |
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| Résumé: | This article explores the interaction between Renaissance humanism and Martin Luther's Reformation in fostering the emergence of nation-states in Europe. It argues that the emphasis on individualism, critical thinking, and a return to classical ideals during the Renaissance provided a fertile ground for Luther's challenge to the Catholic Church's authority. Luther's Reformation, with its focus on Scripture and a direct relationship between believer and God, further eroded the Church's control and transnational influence. This convergence of intellectual and religious transformations created a space for the development of distinct national identities and the consolidation of power by European monarchs. The article will examine how these movements challenged the existing political and religious order, ultimately contributing to the rise of nation-states as the dominant political entity in Europe. |
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| ISSN: | 1540-6385 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Dialog
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/dial.12870 |
