Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power
The Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences is a work written by Martin Luther in 1517. In it, Luther argues against the Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences, which were pardons for sins that could be purchased from the Church. Luther argued that the Church was abusing its power by selling indulgences and that the practice was contrary to the teachings of the Bible. He also argued that the Church was misleading people by claiming that indulgences could guarantee salvation. Luther’s arguments were a major factor in the Protestant Reformation, which led to the establishment of Protestantism as a separate branch of Christianity.
By Martin Luther · First published 1517 · Genre: Religious Non-Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Philosophy · 2,738 words
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OCTOBER 31, 1517.
Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place. Wherefore he requests that those who are unable to be present and debate orally with us, may do so by letter.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Martin Luther
- Date: 1517 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Non-Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Essay
- Length: 2,738 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Religious Non-Fiction — The book is a disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the power and efficacy of indulgences, which is a religious topic.
- Historical Non-Fiction — The book was written by Martin Luther, a historical figure, and discusses a historical topic.
- Philosophy — The book discusses the power and efficacy of indulgences, which is a philosophical topic.
- Essay — The book is a disputation, which is a type of essay.
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indulgences · Reformation · theology · Christianity · Catholic Church · faith · salvation · grace · scripture · doctrine · penance · sacrament