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Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 largely in response to the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences, which he believed undermined genuine repentance and faith. The widespread sale of indulgences, particularly by Johann Tetzel, prompted Luther to challenge the Church's authority and the theological basis of such practices. Additionally, the growing influence of humanist thought and a desire for reform within the Church fueled his convictions. His theses sparked a significant movement that contributed to the Protestant Reformation.

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