95 Theses
Wittenberg door posting
The 95 Theses were propositions Martin Luther posted in 1517 challenging Catholic Church practices, particularly the sale of indulgences.
Luther's document sparked the Protestant Reformation, fracturing Western Christianity.
The phrase now refers to any manifesto or list of grievances demanding reform: He nailed his 95 theses to the company's door.
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
- church doorBuilding entrance for worship
- Martin LutherProtestant Reformation founder
- doorHinged room barrier
- purgatoryPlace of temporary suffering
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religious reform direction
95 ThesesCouncil of Trent
Catholic ecclesiastical congress addressing reformation