Possibly because Latin was the 'scholarly language' the language of education. But the 95 theses were translated into German by Christoph von Scheurl and other friends of Luther and widely copied them, making the controversy one of the first in history to be aided by the printing press.
Johann Tetzel was the famous indulgence preacher who inspired Martin Luther to write the Ninety-Five Theses. They were written in 1517.
It's Latin for "to write with light"
Leonardo da Vinci primarily wrote in Italian, the vernacular of his time, particularly in his notebooks and treatises. His writings included observations on art, science, anatomy, and engineering, aiming to make complex ideas accessible to a broader audience. Notable works like "Trattato della pittura" (Treatise on Painting) showcased his thoughts in the vernacular, reflecting his desire to communicate effectively with fellow artists and thinkers of his era. This approach helped democratize knowledge during the Renaissance.
draw is 'Pictus'
Start with a formal emcee script and remove words like "thou" and anything in latin.
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Martin Luther King Jr. did not write the 95 theses. Martin Luther, a medieval monk, wrote the 95 theses. This was a list of why the Roman Catholic Church was wrong in selling indulgences.
Because he was angry about the tax collectors.
to debate if these should be kept or not.
Writing in their vernacular is better so that their people can understand what they are writing. This better enables them to transmit their knowledge to cultures and generations.
Luther's 95 Theses were written in 1517. Originally intended for discussion among theologians, they were widely spread among the population at large.
Johann Tetzel was the famous indulgence preacher who inspired Martin Luther to write the Ninety-Five Theses. They were written in 1517.
Because no one else's could read or write it.
Martin Luther was against the selling of indulgences. At that time John Tetzel was sent by the Pope to Germany to raise money for the renovation of St. Peter's Basilica. In order to raise this money they sold pardons for ones sins. That is why he wrote 95 theses.
Authors in the Renaissance began to write more in the vernacular because they wanted to reach a wider audience beyond the elite who could read Latin. Writing in the vernacular made texts more accessible and allowed for the spread of ideas to a broader range of people.
Martin Luther wrote and made public "The Ninety-Five Theses". This was a list of questions and propositions (mainly about the abuse of indulgences) for public debate.
Martin wrote the 95 theses because he believed that the church was wrong for making people who wanted to be forgave for there sins pay.