Categories: All - indulgences - reformation - authority - scripture

by Bay Thompson 20 hours ago

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95 theses

Martin Luther's 95 Theses presented a critical examination of the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences and questioned the overarching authority of the Church. This document played a pivotal role in igniting the Protestant Reformation, advocating for direct access to the Bible and emphasizing the importance of repentance.

95 theses

95 theses

Results in Change

Sparked Protestant Reformation, challenged papal authority, promoted Bible accessibility.

Whose perspectives are omitted?

Catholic Church leadership, common people’s views.

what ideas are left out?

Doesn’t fully attack Church hierarchy yet.

How does the author communicate ideas?

Clear, direct language; formal tone.

Reveals the Past

Church power and control, intellectual climate of the Renaissance.

Which questions can this source help me answer?

Luther’s critiques, Church authority, indulgences.

Whose perspective does it reflect?

Martin Luther, emerging Protestant Reformers

what are the big ideas?

Criticism of indulgences, authority of Scripture, repentance.

who wrote it? why?

Martin Luther, purpose of critique on indulgences.