HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Martin Luther.
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the corruption of the Catholic Church.
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the Bible.
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the Renaissance.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Martin Luther, a German teacher and a monk, brought about the Protestant Reformation when he challenged the Catholic Church’s teachings starting in 1517. The Protestant Reformation was a religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Early Calls for Reform Many Catholics, including clergy, criticized the corruption and abuses in the Church. They challenged the authority of the pope, questioned Church teachings, and started to develop new forms of Christian faith. Reformers wanted to purify the Church, not destroy it.
Detailed explanation-4: -Over time, popes and bishops began selling indulgences as a way of raising money. This practice made it seem that people could buy forgiveness for their sins. Many Catholics were deeply disturbed by the abuse of indulgences. The Church also sold offices, or leadership positions.
Detailed explanation-5: -A Protestant group called the Puritans wanted to purify, or reform, the Anglican Church. The Puritans thought that the bishops and priests had too much power over church members.