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Renaissance - 4

Renaissance - 4. Wittenberg, Germany. Johann Tetzel offered indulgences to any Christian who contributed money for the rebuilding of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome Assured entrance to heaven. 95 Theses. Could peasants not get into heaven?

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Renaissance - 4

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  1. Renaissance - 4

  2. Wittenberg, Germany • Johann Tetzel offered indulgences to any Christian who contributed money for the rebuilding of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome • Assured entrance to heaven

  3. 95 Theses • Could peasants not get into heaven? • Martin Luther construct 95 Theses (arguments) against indulgences • Posted on the door of Wittenberg’s All Saints Church

  4. 95 Theses • Indulgences had no basis in the Bible • Pope had no authority to release souls from purgatory • Christians could be saved only through faith

  5. The Church • 95 Theses spread • Call on Luther to recant his views • Declines • Urges folks to reject the authority of Rome

  6. Consequences • Pope Leo X excommunicates Luther • Charles V (Roman emperor), declares Luther an outlaw • However, Luther was regarded as a hero to thousands

  7. Luther’s Teachings • Page 426 • Ordinary people to read the Bible • Equal access to God • Banned indulgences, confession, pilgrimages, and prayers to saints • Clergy to marry • Emphasized the sermon

  8. Lutherans • Ideas spread quickly • Adopted “Protestant” for those who protested papal authority • Sweeping change through Germany

  9. Peace of Augsburg • 1555 • Allowed each prince to decide which religion – Catholic or Lutheran – would be followed

  10. John Calvin • Explained how to organize and run a Protestant church • Preached predestination – idea that God had long ago determined who would gain salvation

  11. Calvinists • The world had two people – Saint and Sinners • Calvinists tried to live like saints

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