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Was Luther Right? Indulgences, Purgatory, Saints and All That | Prof. Michael Root

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The Rising Complaints about Abuses, Indulgences, and Theological Debates

Exploring complaints about abuses within the Church during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, including clergy unchastity, indulgence misuse, and papal political independence. It examines the evolution of indulgences from Church solidarity to fundraising, highlighting Martin Luther's critiques and theological discussions.

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