Christianity in the 16th century
Christianity-related events during the 16th century / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Further information: Reformation and Counter-Reformation
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In 16th-century Christianity, Protestantism came to the forefront and marked a significant change in the Christian world.
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