Ninety-Five Theses

The Ninety-Five Theses were a list of arguments written by Martin Luther in 1517, challenging certain practices of the Catholic Church, especially the selling of indulgences—claims that people could buy forgiveness for sins. Luther argued that salvation came through faith, not financial transactions, and called for reforms within the church. His ideas sparked the Protestant Reformation, a movement that led to significant religious and cultural changes in Europe. The Ninety-Five Theses are considered a key moment in shaping modern Christianity and challenging church authority.