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{{summary | text=The 95 Theses, a document written by [[Martin Luther]] in 1517, challenged the teachings of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] on the nature of [[penance]], the authority of the [[pope]] and the usefulness of [[indulgence]]s. It sparked a theological debate that fueled the [[Reformation]] and subsequently resulted in the birth of [[Protestantism]].}}=Synopsis==
{{overviewThe 95 Theses, a document written by [[Martin Luther]] in 1517, challenged the teachings of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] on the nature of [[penance]], the authority of the [[pope]] and the usefulness of [[indulgence]]s. It sparked a theological debate that fueled the [[Reformation]] and subsequently resulted in the birth of [[Protestantism]].}} ==Contents==
{{links}}==Main article== The 95 Theses, a document written by [[Martin Luther]] in 1517, challenged the teachings of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] on the nature of [[penance]], the authority of the [[pope]] and the usefulness of [[indulgence]]s. It sparked a theological debate that fueled the [[Reformation]] and subsequently resulted in the birth of [[Protestantism]]. ===Purpose of the Theses=== ===Reaction to the Theses=== ==Links==
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{{quote | text=Therefore those preachers of indulgences are in error, who say that by the pope's indulgences a man is freed from every penalty, and saved. [[95 Theses (English translation)|Full text of the 95 Theses]]}}
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/95_Theses Wikipedia - 95 Theses]
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