***More later, but let it not be said that the core of the Reformation was the restoration of the Gospel itself.***
We certainly would not say it since the Gospel is the core of Catholicism.
We would say that politics and power played a major role and in the end ensured the success of the Reformation, such as it is. The core of the Reformation was the establishment of Christian Humanism (precedessor of current liberal thought) and the enticement of the creation of individual theology, essentially reversing the cause and effect of God and Creation.
Actually, the quote was “...let it NOT be said that...”
And I’m fine with that. In fact I agree, since the statement is false.
Am I missing something?