The Reformation was a time of great change in the 16th-century. During this time the Catholic Church was losing its grip of power. The Renaissance brought about new ideas and people were beginning to question the Catholic Church. Some people saw and believed that the church was corrupt because of the new teachings because they didn’t seem to follow the Bible. There was also religious corruption within the ranks of the clergy. The pope would conduct himself as an almighty ruler of the province. A few people like Martin Luther, and John Calvin challenged the church. They called for the Church to go back to teachings in the Bible and follow them. The one thing the church did that set off Martin Luther was the sale of indulgences. Indulgences were
