religious history

Johann Tetzel and the 95 Theses

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Martin Luther challenges indulgences in Wittenberg, Discover who Johann Tetzel was and how his indulgence preaching led directly to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses

Martin Luther: Background and Spiritual Crisis Martin Luther, originally preparing for a career in law, entered monastic life after surviving a violent thunderstorm, during which he vowed to devote himself to God. Inside the Augustinian monastery: Luther practiced intense discipline and self-denial. Despite his efforts, he believed he could not overcome sin through personal righteousness. … Read more

Is This Safe For Sunday School

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Sunday School: Evaluating early Latter-day Saint history

Evaluating Safety and Reliability of Early Latter-day Saint Historical Sources Historians distinguish between what can be verified through evidence and what belongs to the realm of faith. Religious claims often involve miraculous events that lie outside the limits of historical methodology, which relies on documents, eyewitness accounts, and material evidence. For example, Christians universally affirm … Read more