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Pen and Power: Iconic Letters That Made History Before The Digital Age

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3. Martin Luther’s 95 Theses Letter

3. Martin Luther's 95 Theses Letter
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In 1517, Martin Luther sent a transformative letter to Archbishop Albrecht of Mainz, enclosing his famed Ninety-five Theses. This act—bold and direct—challenged Church practices and ignited a religious revolution. Luther’s letter did not merely criticize; it called for urgent debate and reform, laying the cornerstone for the Protestant Reformation. Its ripple effects were profound, forever altering the course of Western Christianity and European society.

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