What were indulgences, as practiced prior to the Reformation?

basicly indulgencies were the ticket out of hell according to the popes befoe martin luther hope this helped please ask if you need more info on it ill help right away

Answered by zebbysimba | 2024-06-10

Indulgences were grants from the Catholic Church that reduced punishment for sins, prevalent from the 13th century until the Reformation. They became controversial, especially when sold for money to fund church projects, leading to criticism from figures like Martin Luther. The practice sparked the Protestant Reformation, challenging the authority and teachings of the Church.
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Answered by zebbysimba | 2024-12-26