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Johann Tetzel. Johann Tetzel OP (c. 1465 – 11 August 1519) was a German Dominican friar and preacher. He was appointed Inquisitor for Poland and Saxony, [1] [2] later becoming the Grand Commissioner for indulgences in Germany. Tetzel was known for granting indulgences on behalf of the Catholic Church in exchange for money.
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Apr 11, 2024 · Johann Tetzel (born c. 1465, Pirna, Saxony [Germany]—died Aug. 11, 1519, Leipzig) was a German Dominican friar whose preaching on indulgences, considered by many of his contemporaries to be an abuse of the sacrament of penance, sparked Martin Luther’s reaction. After entering the Dominican order, probably at Leipzig, Tetzel was appointed ...
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Jul 28, 2022 · Johann Tetzel was born in Pirna, Saxony and that is all that is known of his life until he is enrolled at the University of Leipzig in 1482. He was awarded his bachelor’s degree in theology in 1487, ranking sixth in a class of fifty-six. After graduation, he entered the Dominican Order and took up residence at the monastery at Leipzig.
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May 8, 2018 · Tetzel, John or Johann Tetzel (1465–1519). Dominican friar. Renowned as a preacher of indulgences, he collected money for the building of St Peter's, Rome, and the purchase of Albert of Magdeburg's archbishopric. On 31 Oct. 1517, Luther published his famous ninety-five theses attacking the indulgence traffic.
Johannes Tetzel. A Dominican prior and inquisitor, Johannes Tetzel became notable at the outset of the Reformation as the preacher of indulgences who instigated Luther’s 95 Theses. Born 1465 in Pirna near Meissen, he would receive education in Leipzig from 1482 to 1487, earning the bachelor of arts, before joining the Dominican order in 1489.
Tetzel, JOHANN, first public antagonist of Luther, b. at Pirna in Meissen, 1465; d. at Leipzig, August 11, 1519. He began his studies at Leipzig during the semester of 1482-83; was promoted to the baccalaureate in 1487, being the sixth in a class of fifty-six. Not long after he entered the Dominican Order, whether at Pirna or Leipzig, cannot be ...
Johann Tetzel. Meet Johann Tetzel, a Dominican monk who specialized in the selling of indulgences, which are cancellations of all or part of punishments for sins. Though not the only one selling them, he particularly drew the ire of Martin Luther, and when the pope only condoned and defended the practice, that propelled Luther to fight against ...
