Martin Luther 95 Theses
The printing press allowed for the spread of the revolution
1483 to 1546
German priest and professor at U of Wittenburg
Believed:
following the whims of the church wasn’t a path to heaven.
people should seek their own path
forgiveness shouldn’t be bought.
Individualism and humanism link.
Merchant class and Princess attracted to ideals due to regional power interests and economic reasons.
pope at that time declared 41/95 reforms heresy
Luther’s books burned in Rome, and was expelled from church. Began Lutheran church
Choice and individual freedom were attractants.