Best Florida’s Ultimate 16th-Century Faith
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A Forgotten Chapter: Religion in 16th-Century Florida
The 16th century witnessed a period of profound religious upheaval in Europe, the Reformation, which had far-reaching consequences across the globe, including the then-sparsely populated lands of Florida. While often overlooked in broader narratives of Florida’s history, the religious landscape of the time played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s early development and its enduring identity.
Before European colonization significantly impacted the area, Indigenous populations held diverse spiritual...