95 Theses

Through a list of his beliefs
in the form of 95 Theses.

Shared opinions as
statements, doesn't tell anyone
except Chrsitans how to do anything

States a Christian belief
and then explains why it
is wrong or how it is somewhat
correct but has been misinterpreted

Believes in repentance
(expressing regret for
wrong doings)

Believes in penance (self
-inflicted punishments
to repent a wrong doing)

Not punishing someone
for sins that have been
forgiven (indulgence) is
not acceptable.

The concept of informing
Christians of what they do not
already understand about God

Challenging authority in
an act of anger against
church practices

Action needs to be taken
to change the Christian and Catholic
churches belief systems

Female identifies and the
role of family relationships

How to remain devout while
different religions co-exist

Concepts of race, sex, and
orientation that are
present in the bible

How humans came to be/
the origin story

Different people that
shaped the bible and
Christian/Catholic religions

Cannot answer if
the document led to
any change in religion

Answers how Luther
felt towards religion

Can not answer questions
about the church response

Cannot answer speculations
on the connection between
95 Theses and the reformation

Cannot explain actions
taken by Luther previous to
the Theses book

Provides zero context on
any time period before or
after the document, only Luther's
beliefs and Christian practices.

Luther was a German priest
and theologian

Taught at a University
in Wittenberg

Wrote it to reform and
argue against a number of
Christian practises and beliefs

To preach his own values and
create a new religion himself

A physical piece of paper
that looks similar to a scripture.

Luther nailed it to a
Church door where it
was initially discovered.

It is a book that is
yellow in colour
and appears aged.

Written in Latin in a large,
black, and curvy font.

Based in the Roman
Catholic religion
and forming Lutheranism

Luther's philosophical beliefs
shaped each thesis

Luther was well-educated
and versed in Christian and
Catholic religions

Luther was more focused
on Christianity and changing religion
than handling geopolitical issues facing
his society

Written from the perspective
of someone who disagrees
with the Christian church and
does not practise it the way its taught.

A powerful, white,
and wealthy man
living in Wittenberg Germany

The text was created to
challenge Christian beliefs,
therefore presenting them
in a negative way.

Doesn't consider the obstacles
minorities faced at the time

Pope Julius II is
being criticized for
how the bible was shared
in churches.

Religion was an extremely
powerful institution

People would shape their lives
around seeking God's acceptance

The afterlife was a reality

Highlights the value of
being forgiven by God
before death.

The fear of God is
represented in the document

People had a strong sense of
group thinking and a lack
of independent values

Religion was being misused
and abused under the
term "indulgence".

Underscores the importance of
being a devoted to a religion
and chruch.

People had only just started
challenging authority

The concept of a moral conscience
was becoming increasingly important

The formation of Protestants
versus Catholics and Chrisitians

The religion Jesuits was
established by The Papal Bull.

Increased individualism and the
awareness of the man controlling
his fate in and after life.

His ideas spread through Europe,
causing a nationwide outrage
and change in Christian teachings.

A massive battle begun
between Catholics and
Lutherans, resulting in
hundreds of thousands deaths.

Luther was almost burned at the
stake and was kidnapped by Fredrick the Wise who wanted to protect him.

Luther was put on trial to
defend his Theses, leading to
the court communicating him
from the Chruch.

Led to the widely accepted
belief that Pope's were mis-teaching
the bible, leading to withdraw from
its practices.

Led to the Protestant
Reformation in the 1500s
against the Christian Church

The bible was translated from Latin
to numerous other languages to
make it more accessible.

The empowerment of the lower class
led to action against other non
ethical aspects of their lives.

Ultimately improved religious freedom