The Protestant Reformation came about when Martin Luther rebelled and challenged the Catholic churches, powerful and wealthy institutions in Europe, who relied heavily on the sale of indulgences for their prosperity. Martin Luther became disturbed by the Catholic Church which included teachings that anyone could purchase indulgences; thus be granted forgiveness for all transgressions great or small. As an educated man of the Bible, Martin Luther could not support the proclamations that anyone purchasing indulgences could be forgiven for all sins.
Martin Luther was open with his beliefs and wrote the, “ninety-five propositions for the theological dispute” (Fiero 220). He was not afraid of the repercussions when challenging the Catholic Church.
Martin Luther was open with his beliefs and wrote the, “ninety-five propositions for the theological dispute” (Fiero 220). He was not afraid of the repercussions when challenging the Catholic Church.