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    The 95 Theses was written by a German monk and professor of theology named Martin Luther in 1517, to challenge the teachings of the Catholic Church and the usefulness of the Pope. Who knew this one man standing up for what he believed in would change the world as they knew it forever. He had always wondered about his faith and didn’t believe he was being told the entire truth. He thought the people were being lied to and didn’t think it was right. He wrote this to show the church that lying to the people and telling them that they were going to heaven was wrong. The theses was not given to the public it was nailed the door of the Wittenberg Castle church for the pope himself to read as a discussion. Many people think of this as a way of showing…

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    Martin Luther Influence

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    Martin Luther When speaking of grand historical figures within the timeframe prior to 1600, Martin Luther automatically comes to mind. He is known for being an influential, spiritual theologian. Luther changed his life and history forever by lighting the spark of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther was born on the 10th of November of the year 1483. He was born in Eiseleben, Saxony, which is located in modern day southeast Germany. He lived with his mother and father, Hans and…

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    Martin Luther Dbq

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    Answer A is incorrect because even though James I was raised a Protestant, our video "The Pilgrims' Journey" showed that James I completely ignored the Puritan's pleas. In fact, James I told them that if they continued trying to change the Church of England from within, he would exile them from the country. Answer B is incorrect because Martin Luther was the founder of the Protestant Doctrine. He nailed 95 theses on the door of the Catholic church in Wittenburg Germany, suggesting changes to…

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    produced by the Public Broadcasting Service does an effective job of showing the importance of Martin Luther and the Reformation. The documentary is narrated by Liam Neeson, who does an extraordinary job conveying the tone of the Reformation. His voice is easily recognizable and communicates the importance of the topic. The film’s vital information is properly addressed by Neeson and is accompanied by effective graphics and visual aids. The video was published May 19, 2014 and the numerous…

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    Martin Luther Forgiveness

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    Martin Luther, of Catholic peasant lineage promised to become God’s servant following a natural catastrophe. As a monk, he became disillusioned with the official Church, pope, and doctrine of forgiveness through works. Luther ultimately found forgiveness from the unbearable guilt of sin. He desired to fulfil God’s call, irrespective of the consequences, after God unburdened his soul. Luther didn’t always get everything correct, with horrendous historic consequences. Martin’s father,…

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    Martin Luther Thesis

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    Martin Luther is arguably one of the most important reformers in Church history because he was the catalyst to many of the reformations. Luther also has an interestingly dramatic attitude in the way he dealt with life situations. The Catholic Church has been through many ups and downs, but when Luther was called to be a monk the Catholic Church was failing in many ways to be the bride of Christ. When Luther became a monk he began to see the problems with the Catholic Church and wanted to see the…

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    Martin Luther The Movie

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    After watching the movie, on Martin Luther, I found the movie to be portrayed somewhat truthfully. The movie was just being long enough to portray the story that is exactly therefore I feel that only unfinished but full of gaps. The story forces on the main details in that order of the really viewers to gather a better understanding of Martin Luther. Luther's mission was clear, but his purpose is to be boiled down that only a few of his famous theses that are actually voiced in the movie. Martin…

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    Martin Luther Influence

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    Martin Luther, a theologian, who was excommunicated by Pope Leo X from the Catholic Church, eternally transformed Christianity by starting the protestant reformation, creating the 95 these, and making the bible available to everyone. Luther was born as a peasant on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben. Luther’s father was a very successful miner and soon after he was born they moved to Mansfield, which was a larger mining town. Luther’s father did not want him to become a miner, he wanted his son to…

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    Martin Luther Beliefs

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    images or any other works, but only through the gospel and faith,” reflected the great Protestant reformer Martin Luther. Luther decided to learn more about God at a monastery when lightning almost struck him. Although the monastery was a great part of his life in helping him learn more about God and His word, the true life changing part of his life was when he was studying the scripture Romans 1:17. This change of beliefs led to issues due to the fact that the beliefs went against the…

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    Martin Luther and the 95 Theses Aurora Gamboa Junior Division Paper The history and beliefs of Catholicism was changed by one monk and his 95 theses. Martin Luther was a 34 year old priest at the time when a church in Wittenberg Germany was, increasing indulgences to get more money, Indulgences are items that give people satisfaction it is like a treat for the people if they buy the item. Luther made his 95 theses and he wouldn’t recant his theses unless they were proven wrong.…

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