WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses against papal indulgences, or the atonement of sins through monetary payment, on the door of the church at Wittenberg, Germany.

Detailed explanation-2: -He disagreed with the Church’s policy on Indulgences (paying money to the Church to obtain forgiveness for sins). Only Catholic priests were allowed to read, interpret, and teach the Bible. The Pope established the only correct way to interpret the scriptures, and all Catholics were bound to follow it.

Detailed explanation-3: -until guilds were created, craftspeople were unable to control the goods they produced. Which of the following occurred as a result of Martin Luther’s stand against indulgences? Germany rejected Lutheranism and remained Roman Catholic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Luther’s teaching, and that of the reformation, is often summarized in three “solas.” Sola gratia, sola fide and sola scriptura-by faith alone, by grace alone and by scripture alone.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ninety-five Theses, propositions for debate concerned with the question of indulgences, written (in Latin) and possibly posted by Martin Luther on the door of the Schlosskirche (Castle Church), Wittenberg, on October 31, 1517. This event came to be considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.