the reformation MUSIC

By meldon123
  • 1505

    Martin Luther sent to Rome

    appalled by corruption there
  • Period: 1517 to 1526

    2,000 editions of Luther's writing sold

  • Oct 31, 1517

    95 theses

    95 theses against indulgences (paying for forgiveness/to get into heaven). nailed to church door for all to see.
  • 1521

    Luther called to rome

    to defend ideas
  • 1522

    Luther's German New Testament published

    popularity aided by invention of printing press (c. 1440)
  • 1525

    German peasants revolt

    using Luther's ideas and echoing his language
  • 1534

    Luther's complete bible published