Learn how Luther’s system of faith spread rapidly across Europe, inspiring revolution and overturning the hegemony of the Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church uses all of its might to try to silence Luther. Protected by his local ruler, Frederick the Wise, Luther continues to write radical critiques of the church. In the process, he develops a new system of faith that places the freedom of the individual believer above the rituals of the church. Aided by the newly invented printing press, his ideas spread rapidly. Risking torture and execution, Luther proclaims his inalienable right to believe what he wishes. His stand inspires revolution across Europe, overturning the thousand-year-old hegemony of the church.