RLG100Y1 Lecture 8: Lecture 8 – RLG100.docx
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Western modernity generally thought to start around 15th 16th century with the renaissance: throughout this period all aspects of society were going through a radical changes. Protestant reformation: started by martin luther [1483-1546] Was both a monk and a priest. Was disgusted by the sale of indulgences. Reformation > someone who wants change father of the protestant reformation. Wants to go back to the original christianity. Luther: reacted against the sale of indulgences in 1517 [date of the beginning of the reformation] nailed 95 theses to the door of a church in protest. Certificates with the seal of the pope > that get to out of purgatory > were being sold for a monetary donation. Used to raise money for the church of silica: emphasized justification by faith alone [sola fides > only faith"] and priesthood of all believers [every single individual believer is a priest.
