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He found the idea of indulgences repugnant.

Indulgences were a shameful way of collecting money for the Church. The idea was that you could lessen your time in purgatory by donating money to the Church. You could basically "buy" your way into Heaven.

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Who is someone famous who did something they didn't have to do?

Martin Luther. He did not have to challenge the Catholic Church. However, he did so, due to his belief that some of its practices were corrupt (e.g. the sale of indulgences).


Preacher Johann Tetzel said forgiveness was possible by giving?

Preacher Johann Tetzel was a Dominican friar known for his role in the sale of indulgences in the early 16th century. He famously claimed that forgiveness of sins could be obtained through monetary donations to the Church, suggesting that such acts could reduce time in purgatory. This practice sparked significant criticism, particularly from Martin Luther, who argued that salvation could not be bought and should be based on faith and repentance rather than financial contributions. Tetzel's approach ultimately contributed to the Protestant Reformation and a reevaluation of Church practices regarding forgiveness and salvation.


How did Frederick help the cause?

Although not a protestant himself at first, Frederick the Wise: 1) Made Luther a professor at a new university he founded at Wittenberg 2)Tolerated Luther's objections against papal indulgences. 3) Negotiated an amnesty for Luther at an enquiry into Luther's beliefs at the Diet of Worms chaired by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor on behalf of the pope. 4) Took Luther into 'protective custody' after Luther was condemned at the diet of Worms by Charles (and thus the pope) 5) Allowed the publication and distribution of Luther's arguments throughout Saxony and beyond. 6) Gave confidence to other 'Electors' and German princes to question the total authority of Rome.


What is john tetzel famous for?

John Tetzel was a Dominican friar known for his role in the sale of indulgences in the early 16th century, which became a significant catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. He famously promoted the idea that purchasing indulgences could reduce time in purgatory for oneself or deceased loved ones. His practices and aggressive fundraising tactics drew criticism from reformers like Martin Luther, who opposed the corruption within the Catholic Church. Tetzel's legacy is often associated with the excesses of the Church's financial practices during that period.


What is the birth name of Luther Elliss?

Luther Elliss's birth name is Luther John Elliss.

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What action by Johann tetzel upset Luther and led to the ninety five these?

The fact that Johann tetzel sold indulgences upset Luther because he thought they were dumb


Who was the person sent to wittenberg to sell letters of indulgences?

The Dominican Friar Johann Tetzel.


Who was john tetzel and what did he do to anger Luther?

Johann Tetzel was a German, a Dominican priest who went about preaching about indulgences. He angered Luther by claiming seriously more than the Roman Catholic Church actually taught about indulgences, almost to the point of saying people could buy their way into Heaven.


Who sold indulgences that martin Luther didn't like was?

The sale of indulgences that Martin Luther opposed was primarily associated with Johann Tetzel, a Dominican friar. Tetzel's aggressive marketing of indulgences in the early 16th century, particularly his famous phrase "As soon as a coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs," highlighted the corruption Luther condemned. This practice contributed to Luther's 95 Theses, which criticized the Church's exploitation of believers and sparked the Protestant Reformation.


What was that practice Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?


What was the practice that Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?


luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?


German monk who attacked indulgences?

That would be Martin Luther


What denounced abuse of indulgences in his 95 theses?

Luther


What language did Martin Luther protest the indulgences?

latin


Who was the Catholic pope that sold indulgences?

Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.


What were Johann Tetzel's beliefs?

Johann Tetzel was perhaps the most famous saleman for indulgences in the 16th century. He worked for Bishop Albert in southern Germany, selling indulgences, (which are documents made by the Catholic Church to give forgiveness of sins and less time in pergatory in exchange for money). He used all kinds of misleading advertising and gimics to sell indulgences, and it was his actions that enraged Martin Luther to write the 95 theses. As for his beliefs, he was a staunch Catholic who probably thought he was doing god's work by selling indulgences to help fund the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.