Andreas Karlstadt

Andreas Karlstadt was a German theologian and reformer during the early Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. A contemporary of Martin Luther, he advocated for radical changes in the church, emphasizing the need for reforming practices and beliefs he saw as corrupt or unnecessary. Karlstadt supported the rejection of traditional rituals, iconography, and the Catholic Mass, promoting a return to a more direct interpretation of the Bible. His ideas contributed to the broader Reformation movement and highlighted tensions within Protestant thought regarding authority, liturgy, and the nature of faith.