
The Rise of Protestantism: What Happened and Why | Prof. Bruce Marshall
The Thomistic Institute
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The Rise of Protestantism and Martin Luther's Theological Perspective
This chapter delves into the historical perspectives on the Reformation, debating whether Christians in 1519 were content with Catholicism and exploring the beginnings of Protestantism with Luther's 95 Theses. It discusses Luther's theological views on indulgences, justification by faith alone, and salvation as a free gift from God, highlighting key moments in Luther's life and the challenges he faced in establishing the Protestant movement.
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