HIS109Y1 Lecture : Reformation.pdf
Document Summary
Mass and the roman catholic church was no longer enough. Reformation broke out from the german lands - were not united. Germany"s fragmentation would be a benefit for the reformation. Born 1483 - father was economically prosperous through mining. Martin luther was rude, and had a stern father. Luther went to law school at the request of his father. However, martin became a monk - he was a sinful person - the monastery would give him comfort. He would be sent to the university of wittenberg - became a doctor of theology. Faith alone was all that was needed for salvation. Pope leo 10th - needed money for rebuilding the basilica of st. peter"s, so therefore sold indulgences. Treasury of merit - pope inherits the good that people left behind when they die. Martin luther was furious when he saw the indulgences. October 31st, 1517 - 95 theses on the cathedral doors on wittenberg.
