Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences
“Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences,” commonly known as the Ninety-Five Theses, was composed by Martin Luther in 1517. This document criticized the practice of selling indulgences by the Catholic Church and sparked widespread debate, eventually leading to the rise of Protestantism.
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“Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” is a work posted by Martin Luther on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. The ninety-five theses primarily attacked the Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences to raise funds. Luther argued that true repentance and salvation come from faith within, not from purchasing indulgences for forgiveness from God. This document not only challenged established church practices but also ignited the Reformation movement. It emphasized the direct relationship between individuals and God, opposing any form of intermediary actions. This event is considered the starting point of the European Reformation and has had profound effects on history.