THE 1000C Lecture 17: Theology Lecture 17- Lesson 16 Martin Luther

• School: St. John's University
• Department: Theology and Religious Studies
• Course: THE 1000C
• Professor: Claire J Schirtzer

Document Summary

His doubts about salvation came from nominalist theology. Faith depends completely and entirely on christ. A response to the word of god. Penance- three elements: contribution, absolution, works of satisfaction. Indulgences: treasury of merit; transfer of merit in the treasury to the repentant sinner through the granting of an indulgence; indulgences could remove guilt as well as punishment. Luther called for a public university debate. October 31, 1517 posted his ninety-five theses. 1519 debate with john eck about the authority, preeminence and infallibility of the pope. Address to the christian nobility of the german nation: Call to enact reforms in the church. Rights grounded in the priesthood of all believers. Argued sacraments were held captive by the church. Retained only two sacraments- baptism and eucharist. Described the proper relationship between faith and works. In hiding for 10 months at wartburg castle. Returned to wittenberg- reforms creating great unrest. Disturbed by the violence and coercive manner of reforms.