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with Renaissance . Valla also used his critical philology to analyze and refute church documents , undermining the Church ’ s authority and uncovering the greatest forgery in the history of the Catholic Church . Although his work on the Donation of Constantine did not directly impact the Church at the time due to its placement on the Index of Prohibited Books , it influenced later reformers such as Martin Luther by highlighting the corruption of the Church and spreading Valla ’ s work beyond Italy . Valla ’ s radical work and philosophy were an essential stepping stone for the transition between medieval and modern thought . Valla ’ s courage to challenge established customs and the progression of his philology ultimately speak to how greatly one individual can contribute to the development of society .
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