Reformation and Indulgences Flashcards
What is an indulgence?
A piece of paper signed by the church that was supposed to forgive whoever bought it of their sins and get them to Heaven. You could also buy one for a loved one (who had already passes away) to get them into Heaven.
Who was John Tetzel?
A friar who travelled around towns and villages in Germany, selling indulgences
Where was Martin Luther born?
In Eisleben, Saxony in Germany
What university did Martin Luther go to and what did he do there?
The University of Erfurt where he decided to become a monk
What age was Martin Luther when he went to university?
17 years old
What did Martin Luther nail to a Church door?
A list of 95 points which he wished to have discussed.
What Church did he nail it to and what was the points called?
Wittenberg Church and it was then called the 95 theses
What did the Pope then do?
The pope wrote to Luther demanding to retract the criticism or be excommunicated
What does excommunicated mean?
To be excluded from participation in the Christian Church
What did Martin Luther do with the Pope’s letter?
He burned the popes letter
Where and why was Luther summoned?
As Luther was considered a hero to most Germans he was summoned to a special court called Diet at Worms
When was he summoned at Diet at Worms?
In 1521
Who did Luther marry and what did she used to be?
Luther married Catherine Von Bora who was a former nun
When did Luther die?
In 1546
