In 1517, Pope Leo X announced a new round of indulgences with the help of Johann Tetzel. Pope Leo X wanted “to compete directly with the crowned heads of Europe by having Rome outdo all other courts in its magnificence. His contribution would be to complete St. Peter 's Basilica, a structure that still awes visitors (Kittleson, 1986) ”. “On the eve of All Saints ' Day, Halloween 1517, a young university professor with too much to do by the name of Martin Luther posted 95 theses against the sale of indulgences (Kittleson, 1986)”. These theses question indulgences and the power of
In 1517, Pope Leo X announced a new round of indulgences with the help of Johann Tetzel. Pope Leo X wanted “to compete directly with the crowned heads of Europe by having Rome outdo all other courts in its magnificence. His contribution would be to complete St. Peter 's Basilica, a structure that still awes visitors (Kittleson, 1986) ”. “On the eve of All Saints ' Day, Halloween 1517, a young university professor with too much to do by the name of Martin Luther posted 95 theses against the sale of indulgences (Kittleson, 1986)”. These theses question indulgences and the power of