The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences (95 Theses)

The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences , commonly known as The Ninety-Five Theses , were written by Martin Luther in 1517 and are widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Luther used these theses to display his displeasure with some of the Church's clergy's abuses, most notably the sale of indulgences; this ultimately gave birth to Lutheranism. Luther's popularity encouraged others to share their doubts about the Church and to protest again