Executive Briefing: The Demolition of Sacramental Monopoly
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses in 1517 challenged Roman indulgences, recovering the doctrine of the “Priesthood of all Believers” and decentralizing religious conscience through vernacular Bible printing.
1. The Five Solas of Reformed Theology
The theological architecture consolidated around five principles: Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria, permanently reshaping Western political individualism and literacy.
2. References
- MacCulloch, D. (2003). The Reformation: A History. Viking.