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1505
Martin Luther sent to Rome
appalled by corruption there -
Period: 1517 to 1526
2,000 editions of Luther's writing sold
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Oct 31, 1517
95 theses
95 theses against indulgences (paying for forgiveness/to get into heaven). nailed to church door for all to see. -
1521
Luther called to rome
to defend ideas -
1522
Luther's German New Testament published
popularity aided by invention of printing press (c. 1440) -
1525
German peasants revolt
using Luther's ideas and echoing his language -
1534
Luther's complete bible published