95 Theses Map

Who's perspective does it reflect?

It reflects Luther's perspective about the church. Luther questions the actions of the church. Focusus on Christians and what they should learn.

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The church and the Pope are openly challenged and Luther is questioning them. Luther nailing the 95 thesis to the church door is a direct challenge to the church.

Which questions can this source help me answer? Which can it not?

Suggests the Luther and others in Europe are openly questioning the churches practices. We do not know how other countries feel about the churches practices. We know why Luther is upset with the Church.

Did it result in change?

We do not know if it resulted in change.

Did it reveal attitudes or beliefs of this era?

Yes it reveals attitudes and beliefs of Martin Luther.

What does it look like?

It is a document that consists of many points with a only some out of the 95.

Who wrote it? Why?

Martin Luther who was a theologist and professor. He wrote it because he was upset with things that the church was doing.

How does the author communicate ideas?

Martin Luther communicates his ideas by writing a list with 95 thesis that are in logical order, which reflect his arguments.

What are the big ideas?

The big ideas are penance, repentance, who can forgive sin, indulgences, christians are to be taught and St Peter.

What ideas are left out?

The author doesn't show all of the thesis. There is little reference of the political power of the church and what Luther's view is.