Who was Martin Luther?

Born in Germany in
1483.
Studied law
After surviving a
violent storm, he
vowed to become a
monk.
Lived in the city of
Wittenberg.
Died in 1546.

Definitions
Protest

Reform

To express strong
objection

To improve by
correcting errors

Protestant Reformation

Calls for Reform

John Wycliffe (1330-1384)
Questioned the authority of
the pope
Jan Hus (1370-1415)
Criticized the vast wealth of
the Church
Desiderius Erasmus (14691536)
Attacked corruption in the
Church

Luther Looks for Reforms

Luther criticized Church
practices, like selling
indulgences.
He wanted to begin a
discussion within the Church
about the true path to
salvation.
He nailed his Ninety-Five
Theses, or arguments, to the
door of Wittenberg cathedral
for all to see.

What is the Protestant

Reformation?
A religious movement in the 1500s that split the Christian
church in western Europe and led to the establishment of a
number of new churches.
People grew displeased with the churches
Financial Corruption
Abuse of Power
Immorality

What is the Protestant

Reformation?
A religious movement in the 1500s that split the Christian
church in western Europe and led to the establishment of a
number of new churches.
People grew displeased with the churches
Financial Corruption
Abuse of Power
Immorality

What sparks the Reformation?

Pope Leo X needs money to build St. Peters

Basilicaso he starts an indulgence campaign to
raise money!
This was what finally pushed Martin Luther over the
edge and caused him to write the Ninety Five
Theses

Indulgences
The indulgence is given by the church after
the sinner has confessed and received
absolution.
Indulgences replaced the severe penances of
the early church.

Tetzel

St. Peter
One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ
The first Pope

Perugino, Delivery of the Keys (1482)

St. Peter

Martin Luther
Gets Salty

Martin Luther Gets Saltier

Luthers 95 Theses
In 1517, the 95 Theses were nailed to a church door.

Written in Latin
Luthers intention: NOT TO BREAK WITH CHURCH, BUT
REFORM IT!

Criticized:
1.Indulgences
2.Power of Pope
3.Wealth of Church

Gods Grace won by FAITH ALONE!

Catholic View: Good Works