Why Did Luther Advocate for What He Called the "Priesthood

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why did Luther advocate for what he called the "priesthood of all believers"?

• A) He believed that the clergy did not need seminary training, since all truths were to be found in the Bible.
• B) He believed that the Bible alone contained all teachings necessary for Christians and that a small caste of clerics should find its power reduced.
• C) He believed that all Christians should be allowed to enter the priesthood, regardless of social class, gender, or region of origin.
• D) He believed that true believers in all religious faiths could lead lives of impeccable virtue.

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