ninety-five theses
The "ninety-five theses" refers to a list of written arguments, statements, or propositions compiled by Martin Luther in 1517, criticizing various practices and beliefs within the Roman Catholic Church. These theses, written in Latin, were meant to spark debate and trigger religious reforms, eventually leading to the Protestant Reformation.
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