Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ninety-five-theses

noun

/ˌnaɪntiˈfaɪv ˈθiːsiːz/

Definition

A list of propositions for an academic debate written by Martin Luther in 1517.

Examples

The Ninety-Five Theses were posted on the church door in Wittenberg.
Martin Luther sparked a religious revolution with his Ninety-Five Theses.
Historians regard the Ninety-Five Theses as a pivotal moment in Western history.

Meaning

The Ninety-Five Theses were intended to criticize the corruption in the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences, and are often cited as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.