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selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission
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Date: 27th March 2014
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selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission
selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven. The indulgence is granted by the Catholic Church after the sinner has confessed and received absolution. They are granted for specific good works and prayers. Abuses in selling and granting indulgences were a major point of contention when Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation (1517)
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Full Good Indulgence Luther Major Martin Point Protestant Punishment Received Reformation Selling Works 1517 Absolution Abuses Confessed Contention Forgiven Granted Granting Indulgences Initiated Partial Prayers Sinner Sins Specific Temporal Theology
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) depicts a significant aspect of Catholic theology - the controversial practice of selling indulgences. In Catholic belief, an indulgence represents either full or partial remission of temporal punishment for sins that have already been forgiven. To obtain this spiritual benefit, sinners are required to confess their wrongdoings and receive absolution from the Church. However, abuses in the selling and granting of indulgences became a focal point during the Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517. This movement aimed to challenge certain practices within Christianity, including the commercialization of religious forgiveness. The image captures the tension surrounding this issue as it showcases both the power dynamics between those who sold indulgences and those seeking redemption. The sinner's desire for absolution is juxtaposed with the notion that such relief can be obtained through specific good works and prayers. It serves as a reminder of how religion has often been entangled with human flaws and controversies throughout history. While acknowledging its historical significance, we must also recognize that this print does not endorse or promote any commercial use but rather seeks to shed light on an important chapter in Christian theology and its impact on society during a transformative period.
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