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Martin Luther:
The Reformation and Society

Reading Assignment:

  • Noble 419-423

Question to be discussed:

  • What were some of the practical consequences--both religious and political--of accepting Luther's theology?

Question: Traditional Catholic Teaching: Protestant Teaching
How are we saved? Faith and Works Justification by Faith alone
Where does religious authority lie? Scripture and Tradition Scripture alone (sola scriptura)
What is the Church? clergy and laity Priesthood of all Believers

Terms:

Justification by Faith
Sola Scriptura
Priesthood of all Believers
Diet of Worms, 1521

 

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