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The Reformation I

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Introduction

In 2003 film Luther, Alfred Molina plays Dominican friar Johann Tetsl. He was sent by the Archbishop of Mainz to declare a special indulgence for those who contributed funds towards the rebuilding of St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Essentially, he preached that those who purchased an indulgence paper would receive full remission of their sins,. guaranteeing them a place in heaven. Now you could upgrade a soul from Purgatory, a kind of holding place for the not quite pure before they get to heaven.

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