Dissemination refers to spreading information or ideas widely among people or groups over an extended area or period. In this context, it refers to how Protestant Christianity expanded across Europe during the Reformation.
Related terms
Missionaries: Individuals or groups who are sent to spread religious teachings to new regions or populations.
Printing Press: Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, it played a crucial role in disseminating information during the Reformation period by allowing for faster and more widespread production of books and pamphlets.
Vernacular Language: The use of common languages spoken by people in specific regions. The translation of religious texts into vernacular languages helped disseminate Protestant ideas among the general population.