Martin Luther’s 95 Theses: Indulgences, 1517, Historical Context, and Their Role in the Reformation
Learn what Martin Luther’s 95 Theses argued about indulgences in 1517, their historical setting and role in the Protestant Reformation.
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Learn what Martin Luther’s 95 Theses argued about indulgences in 1517, their historical setting and role in the Protestant Reformation.
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