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Faith and Reason: The History of the European Reformations
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Faith and Reason: The History of the European Reformations

A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444). This special issue belongs to the section "Religions and Theologies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 December 2022) | Viewed by 3978

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Laura Jurgens

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1. Department of Classics and Religion, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
2. Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6, Canada
Interests: Western religions; Christianity; Protestant Reformation; Martin Luther; Reformation women; women and gender; Early Modern period; Reformation Europe; Reformation Germany

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Scholars are invited to submit their academic work to the Special Issue of Religions titled “History of the European Reformations”. This Issue examines the history of Europe’s Reformations, including the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Reformation (or Counter Reformation). Submissions that deal with the historical origins and early history of the Reformations (including earlier reform movements), causes of the Reformations, how theology stemming from the European Reformations has shaped history, historical perspectives of reformers (articles that consider women reformers are particularly welcome), or the historical ramifications of the Reformations (such as the European wars of religion) are encouraged. Submissions may address the Reformations within Germany or outside Germany (Switzerland, England, Scotland, etc.). This Special Issue invites scholars from a range of disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences to submit an article addressing any historical aspect of the European Reformations.

We request that, prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 400–600 words summarizing their intended contribution. Please send these to the Guest Editor, Dr. Laura Jurgens (lkjurgen@ucalgary.ca), and to the Religions Editorial Office (religions@mdpi.com). Abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editor for the purposes of ensuring proper fit within the scope of the Special Issue. Full manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.

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  • Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2022
  • Notification of abstract acceptance: 10 July 2022
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Keywords

  • European Reformations
  • Protestant Reformation
  • Radical Reformation
  • Catholic Reformation
  • Counter Reformation
  • Protestant
  • Roman Catholic
  • Early Modern period
  • Europe
  • History

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Carnival in Rome: The Tension of Pope Paul III’s Dual Role Revisited
by Ming Yin
Religions 2023, 14(3), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14030363 - 9 Mar 2023
Cited by 1 | Viewed by 3007
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The papacy’s authority and standing in the sixteenth century were harmed by the Martin Luther Reformation and the sacking of Rome. In order to uphold the legitimacy of the papal theocracy and to restore the papacy’s cultural and intellectual authority, Pope Paul III [...] Read more.
The papacy’s authority and standing in the sixteenth century were harmed by the Martin Luther Reformation and the sacking of Rome. In order to uphold the legitimacy of the papal theocracy and to restore the papacy’s cultural and intellectual authority, Pope Paul III brought back carnival celebrations in Rome. Paul III, a reformer, maintained an image of the pope as a spiritual leader who was “merciful” and “peaceful” using clever imagery; for instance, staging a “mask” procession which unites people while minimising ethnic and national disparities, thereby fostering a sense of community within the Catholic community. Reinforcing himself as a religious leader, Paul III was careful with the image of the papal monarchy in order to preserve the unity and independence of the Papal States. In the carnival floats, the pope introduced elements of pagan mythology, comparing himself to the consuls of ancient Rome to strengthen the pope’s ties with society. He adopted Janus (the double-faced god) and Apollo (the sun god) to create a secular image of the pope as the patron saint of Rome. On the one hand, the spiritual image of Pope Paul III as a religious leader was prominent in the carnival celebrations, and on the other hand, the secular image of the pope helped to consolidate the authority of the pope and external defendant of the Papal States. The dual spiritual and secular image of the pope underwent constant changes during the celebrations, a process of tension that helped him to overcome, in part, the political and religious challenges of the early modern period and reflected the transitional and dual nature of the Catholic Church at the time. Full article
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