EURO ST 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Adiaphora, Itch, Protestantism
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Theology of christian liberty and some consequences of the reformation. Pope leo x"s response to luther, a papal bull . Term bull comes from the lead seal ( bulla in latin) used to authenticate the pope"s signature. And luther"s response to the pope"s bull against him. He says he supports the pope yet criticizes the institution of the church. He could be working toward reform within the church, helping the pope. Luther knew he was going to cause a break with the catholic church. The essay outlines a theology opposed to the church"s doctrine. He even says that the pope would no longer have the same function as an intermediary between god and the world. His language so over-the-top that he must have anticipated the reaction. That is, he was itching for a fight and a split; he didn"t really believe in reform . But he couldn"t come out and say that.
