HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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increasing the sale of indulgences
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installing statues of saints in churches
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saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it
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printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it
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Detailed explanation-1: -Luther’s printed vernacular Bible enabled anyone who could read German to study the scriptures at home.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most important principle of interpretation that Martin Luther used was “Scripture interprets Scripture.” The tools for properly interpreting the Bible are contained in the Bible itself. Thus, he delved into the New Testament to see how Jesus and the apostles had interpreted Scripture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Luther’s vernacular Bible broke the domination and unity of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe. He had claimed Holy Scripture to be the sole authority, and through his translation every individual would be able to abide by its authority, and might nullify his or her need for a monarchical pope.
Detailed explanation-4: -Q: How was Martin Luther impacted by the printing press? The printing press disseminated the work of the Catholic Priest Martin Luther, including his magnum opus, Ninety-Five Theses, which allowed the Protestant Reformation to spread like Wildfire.