transubstantiation

The change by which the substance (though not the appearance) of the bread and wine in the Eucharist becomes Christ’s real presence—that is, his body and blood.  The doctrine confirms the literal truth of Christ’s presence while emphasizing the fact that there is no change in the empirical appearances of the bread and wine. It was incorporated into the documents of the Council of Trent (1545–63).

Peasants’ War

Inspired by changes brought by the Reformation, peasants in western and southern Germany invoked divine law to demand agrarian rights and freedom from oppression by nobles and landlords.  its condemnation by Martin Luther contributed to its defeat. Some 100,000 peasants were killed (source Brittanica). Reprisals and increased restrictions discouraged further attempts to improve the peasants’ plight.

Thomas Munster

A German preacher and theologian of the early Reformation, Münster opposed Martin Luther’s Protestantism, the Roman Catholic Church, and the civil authority of the Holy roman Empire. He instigated and led a peasant uprising of 1525 that ended in failure and 5,000 peasant deaths.

Jerome

An early Christian priest, confessor, theologian, translator, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin ( Vulgate) and his commentaries on the whole Bible. Jerome was known for his teachings on Christian moral life, especially to those living in cosmopolitan centers such as Rome.  He is recognized as a saint and Doctor of the Church by the Roman Catholic Church, and as a saint in the Orthodox Church,] the Lutheran Church, and the Anglican Communion.