Ep. 241: The 95 Theses – More Cockup than Conspiracy.
History of the Germans

Ep. 241: The 95 Theses – More Cockup than Conspiracy.

C1AdvancedOctober 1, 202642 min
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What if the most famous story of the Reformation has some massive holes? Was Tetzel really a snake oil salesman? Was Albrecht of Brandenburg and the Fuggers really after the indulgence contracts? Were the Germans been ripped off by the papacy more than anyone else? Who could believe that there is still room for new perspectives on this event? ★ Support this podcast ★

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Before him was carried on a cushion of golden velvet, the bull Sacrosanctis, issued by

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Hello and welcome to the history of the Germans, episode 241, the 95 Theses, more cock up than conspiracy. On April 10, 1517, a Dominican friar by the name of Johann Tetzel entered the city of Utoburg.

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Before him was carried on a cushion of golden velvet, the bull Sacrosanctis, issued by by Pope Leo X, granting the good people of the Archbishop Brix of Mainz and Magdeburg full remission of the punishment for their sins if they deposited alms into the chest destined for the rebuilding of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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When he was welcome to town, all the priests, monks, councilmen, teachers, pupils, men, women, maids and children went to meet him, singing in solemn procession with flags and candles. The bells tolled, and when he entered the church the organ played.

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