The writings of Savonarola spread widely to Germany and Switzerland, and due to Savonarola's life and death, many people started to see the papacy as corrupted and sought a new reform of the church. Many people saw him as a martyr, including Martin Luther, who was influenced by Savonarola's writings. Savonarola's beliefs on the doctrine of justification are similar in some respects to Martin Luther’s teachings, stating that humans are not justified by themselves. Savonarola may have influenced John Calvin, but this is a matter of historical debate.
The writings of Savonarola spread widely to Germany and Switzerland and due to Savonarola's life and death many people started to see the papacy as corrupted and sought a new reform of the church Many people saw him as a martyr including Martin Luther who was influenced by Savonarola's writings Savonarola's beliefs on the doctrine of justification are similar in some respects to Martin Luther’s teachings stating that humans are not justified by themselves Savonarola may have influenced John Calvin but this is a matter of historical debate