Luther Posts His Ninety-five Theses
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Philosophy, Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Protestantism, Protestants, Monks, Nuns, Monasteries, Convents
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, German History
- Geographical Location: Germany
- Date: October 31, 1517
Article abstract: Luther posts his ninety-five theses and launches the first salvo in the Protestant Reformation, leading to the formation of hundreds of Christian denominations and sects and initiating the fervor for German nationalism.
Summary of Event
On the eve of All Saints’ Day, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther, professor of biblical exegesis at the University of Wittenberg, posted on the door of the Castle Church a list of ninety-five theological propositions which he offered to debate with any member of the university.
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