Title
Selling Indulgences
Caption
selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven. The indulgence is granted by the Catholic Church after the sinner has confessed and received absolution. They are granted for specific good works and prayers. Abuses in selling and granting indulgences were a major point of contention when Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation (1517)
Date
1517
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A01_089
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,0Mb (1,6Mb) / 11,9in x 8,2in / 3556 x 2454 (300dpi)