Martin Luther and the German Reformation Main criticism = indulgences (but, also criticized other materialistic and secular practices of the Catholic Church: benefice system, concubinage, immunity of place, immunity of person, etc.) Justification by faith Bible as the ultimate authority (priesthood of all believers) Peasant Revolt (depended on Luther s teachings) Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire Diet of Worms (Edict of Worms) New answers to old questions (Augsburg Confession) – Best form of Christian living.
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