The Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Reformation era reflects the most recent research study on people and events that marked the time of the Renaissance Central, as well as political, social and theological made sense. The historical period covered extends from the late fifteenth century until 1580, with publication of the Book of Concord, marks the culmination of the process of formation of the Lutheran confession. More than 600 entries in this volume offer a succinct and critical information about the main protagonists in the various fields confessional key theological concepts and developments and major accomplishments. This volume collects articles in the Lexikon für Theologie und monumental Kirche, updated and revised, and incorporates basic biographies for the compression of the Reformation in the area of the Spanish empire during the period studied. In addition, the bibliographies have been revised and enriched with new references, to give priority to the interests of Spanish-speaking readers.