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A New Religion is Born

The Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther changed the world forever, challenging church authority and emphasizing salvation by faith. Luther's bold actions sparked a movement that transformed religious practices and empowered individuals to interpret the Bible for themselves.

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A New Religion is Born

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  1. A New Religion is Born The Protestant Reformation Changes the World

  2. Martin Luther • Became a monk in 1505 • He wanted to be a good Christian • taught scripture in Germany • In 1517 took a public action against selling indulgences

  3. 95 Theses • “formal statements” attacking the priests who sold indulgences • He posted them on the castle door in Wittenberg • Luther’s 95 theses were copied down & sent to a printing press

  4. What Luther Wanted: • Salvation by Faith • Not by “good works” or sacraments of Church • Authority of the Scripture • The Bible was the final word. The Pope and church traditions were not authorities. • All people with faith were equal • Priests were not superior. People could interpret the Bible themselves.

  5. The Pope Responds • Threatened Luther with excommunication (1520) • Luther refused to recant his statements

  6. Luther Video

  7. Edict of Worms • 1521: Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire(Charles V) declares Luther an outlaw andheretic • no one should provide food/shelter to Luther • all his books should be burned

  8. German Princes go to War • Some German Princes support Pope, butPrince “Frederick the Wise” supports Luther • Helps Luther go into hiding for a year • Luther translates Bible into German • German Princes eventually go to war with Charles V • They became known as Protestants • Protestant- is any Christian not associated with the Catholic Church

  9. Peace of Augsburg (1555) • Charles V declares peace • The ruler of each German state would decide the religion of their state • Roman Catholic Church loses power!

  10. Impact of Reformation

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