The earth and its people Chapter 17 summaries
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1. Early Reformation The papacy had just recently recovered from corruption and competition between popes during the early reformation of the church. The church had a major influence on society during the early reformation which caused tension within the papacy. Some people felt that the church was taking advantage of eager worshipers who would do anything for salvation. One of the men whose ideas clashed with some of the church?s doctrines was Martin Luther. Martin Luther opposed some of the ?good works? programs that the church advocated. What set off Martin Luther was when Pope Leo supported the sale of indulgences. Pope Leo X came from an honest background and was presumed to be an honorable man. However, Pope Leo X was a