Term
Magisterial Reformation
The Protestant Reformation as led by figures like Luther and Calvin who collaborated with secular magistrates to implement reforms.
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Definition
Refers to the Protestant Reformation as it was led and shaped by figures like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli, who collaborated with secular authorities (or "magistrates") to implement their reforms.
Last revised August 14, 2026