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When Luther received the papal bull what did he do immediately?
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Burned it
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Why did martin Luther burn the papal bull?
Luther burned the papal bull, because that was the best thing to do. Seriously! Since the papacy had for many centuries been the seat of hypocrites who lived in open or hidden sin, the word of the pope carried no more weight than the grunting of a pig. Why bother about a papal bull? Rather burn it to show your contempt for all that its author stands for.
What was the effect of excommunicating Luther?
The Pope excommunicated Martin Luther in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. In 1521 the Pope issued a further Bull against Luther and called upon the Emperor to enforce it. Instead, Charles called a Diet at Worms. Luther was called upon to recant, but adamantly refused.
What was Martin Luther charged with?
The initial aim of Martin Luther, professor of biblical studies and Augustine monk, was limited to reform in the use of indulgences. In response, Prierias, Master of the Papal Palace, declared any challenge to the sale of indulgences heretical. Luther proceeded to deny the infallibility of the pope and of General Councils, for which the pope excommunicated him in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. One of the forty one heresies and "pestiferous errors" of which he was accused was the opinion that "the burning of heretics is against the will of the Holy Spirit."
How did Pope Leo X punish Martin Luther?
Like a good Father, Pope Leo X attempted to reason with Martin Luther, and even offered him safe conduct to Rome so that they could meet personally, and discuss Luther's "issues". All attempts at reconciliation and even friendly gestures from Luther's superiors, of which the pope was the highest on earth, were, not just rebuffed, but actually belittled by M. Luther, which is just beyond comprehension. At the links below you will find two Papal Bulls by Pope Leo X, the first, Exsurge Domine is the Bull he issued condemning the errors of Martin Luther on 15 June 1520; the second, Decet Romanum Pontificem is the Bull of Excommunication of Martin Luther and all his followers issued on 3 January 1521.
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What did Luther do with the papal bull of excommunication?
Martin Luther burned the papal bull of excommunication
What did the papal bull being burnt by martin Luther say?
In Wittenberg, Germany, December of 1520
Why did martin Luther burn the papal bull?
Luther burned the papal bull, because that was the best thing to do. Seriously! Since the papacy had for many centuries been the seat of hypocrites who lived in open or hidden sin, the word of the pope carried no more weight than the grunting of a pig. Why bother about a papal bull? Rather burn it to show your contempt for all that its author stands for.
When did Martin Luther take over the Christian church?
Martin Luther never took over the Christian Church, he was excommunicated from it in 1521 in the bull Decet Romanum Pontificem: Papal Bull on the Condemnation and Excommunication of Martin Luther, the Heretic, and his Followers, January 3, 1521.
What are papal bulls?
A Papal bull is an announcement made by the Pope. A Papal bull is an announcement made by the Pope.
What is another name for a papal decree called?
A papal decree is called a Papal Bull.
What are the Certificates signed by the pope called?
(Papal) bull.
Where did the word bill come from?
its an alteration of latin word bulla meaning bull(as in papal bull)
Where did Luther go when he was excommunicated?
He didn't! The Pope sent him a "Papal Bull" which excommunicated him, and Luther burned it in front of his students and carried on. He then went to see The holy roman emperor, Charles, under safe conduct, was called a heretic, then Frederik the wise saved him and put him in a castle.
What is a Popes Edict Called?
Generally referred to as a Papal Bull
What was Pope Paul III's Papal Bull of 1537?
it was a decree
A formal document by the pope in antiquated characters?
Papal Bull
