CHAPTER V.. Beginnings of the Reformation. 1523-1524.

BEGINNINGS OF THE REFORMATION. 1523-1524.

Nature of the Reformation in Europe.--Cause of the Reformation in Sweden.--The Debt to Lubeck.--Riches of the Church.--Relations of Gustavus to the Pope.--Johannes Magni.--New Taxation.--Dissension among the People.--Opposition of Gustavus to the Pope.--Trial of Peder Sunnanvaeder.--Expedition against Gotland.--Repudiation of the "Klippings."--Berent von Mehlen.--Negotiations between Fredrik and Norby.--Congress of Malmoe.--Efforts to appease the People.--Lutheranism.--Olaus Petri.--Laurentius Andreae.--Brask's Efforts to repress Heresy.--Religious Tendencies of Gustavus.--Character of Brask. 118