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  1. Indulgence - Wikipedia

    In the teaching of the Catholic Church, an indulgence (Latin: indulgentia, from indulgeo, 'permit') is "a way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for (forgiven) sins". [1]

  2. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Indulgences - NEW ADVENT

    What an indulgence is An indulgence is the extra-sacramental remission of the temporal punishment due, in God's justice, to sin that has been forgiven, which remission is granted by the Church in the …

  3. Indulgence | Definition, History & Types | Britannica

    What is an indulgence in Roman Catholicism? Why do Catholics believe indulgences are important? How does someone receive an indulgence in the Catholic Church? What is the difference between a …

  4. Chapter 24 Practice Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet

    Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A, the printing press, E, all of the above, D, Protestantism provided monarchs and opportunity to break away from the political …

  5. Indulgences | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia

    An indulgence is the extra-sacramental remission of the temporal punishment due, in God's justice, to sin that has been forgiven, which remission is granted by the Church in the exercise of the power of …

  6. Medieval Indulgence & Martin Luther - World History Encyclopedia

    Dec 13, 2021 · The medieval indulgence was a writ offered by the Church, for money, guaranteeing the remission of sin, and its abuse was the spark that inspired Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Luther (l. 1483 …

  7. Indulgences and their Role in the Reformation - ThoughtCo

    Apr 28, 2020 · Indulgences were meant to reduce punishment for sins and became a major church income source. Martin Luther and other reformers opposed indulgences, seeing them as against true …

  8. Indulgences In The Medieval Church: What Are They & How Did They …

    Sep 2, 2021 · In Roman Catholicism, indulgences remain a part of belief and doctrine to this day, although if you were to ask a group of non-Catholics about them, the chances are they would only …

  9. Glad You Asked: What are indulgences? - U.S. Catholic

    Apr 26, 2024 · If you read the 95 Theses, Martin Luther was writing a solid piece of Catholic theology in his neurotic and pedantic way, but he is. Because what he says, his biggest complaint is, the …

  10. Forgiveness for Sale: Indulgences in the Medieval Church

    Oct 13, 2019 · Read about Forgiveness for Sale: Indulgences in the Medieval Church at Brewminate. Explore insight, analysis, and history through original, engaging content.