Abuses of the Catholic Church
illegal trading
selling of indulgences
simony
pluralism
stealing money
nepotism
What were indulgences?
a letter of forgiveness issued by the Pope. To save themselves and others from sin.
personal letter from the Pope. Explaining daily issues.
religious artifact issued by the Pope to sinners.
Tetzel was one of the main reasons Luther wrote the 95 theses.
What were Luther's reasons for opposing Tetzel?
Against purgatory. (wasn't mentioned in the bible therefore does not exist.)
doesn't believe in Indulgences as the Pope doesn't have the power to forgive people.
Doesn't believe in the Pope.
Who was Erasmus?
Humanist who was first to expose the Catholic Church Abuses.
Lutheran who exposed the Catholic church after Luther inspired him.
What is 'Sola Fide?'
Justification by scriptures.
Justification by faith alone.
Where did the sales of Indulgences occur? (Started)
Border of Germany.
Border of Saxony.
The Schmalkaldic league was founded in 1532.
Luther met Cardinal Cajetan in Augsburg 1518.
When was Luther Excommunicated?
1519
1522
1520
1528
When was the diet of Speyer?
1530
1529
