Tetzel

or Te·zel

[ tet-suhl ]

/ ˈtɛt səl /

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noun

Jo·hann

[yoh-hahn], /ˈyoʊ hɑn/, 1465?–1519, German monk: antagonist of Martin Luther.

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How to use Tetzel in a sentence

In wrathful indignation he preached against Tetzel and his practices,--the abominable traffic of indulgences.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI|John Lord
These papal indulgences were held in high esteem by the people, wherefore Tetzel was everywhere given a pompous reception.
Life of Luther|Gustav Just
Once in church, Tetzel eloquently extolled the miraculous power of the papal indulgences.
Life of Luther|Gustav Just
After Tetzel had carried on his godless traffic at many places he also came to Jueterbock, in the vicinity of Wittenberg.
Life of Luther|Gustav Just

Tetzel, in conjunction with a friend, Conrad Wimpina, had published a set of counter-theses.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Tetzel

Tetzel

Tezel

/ (ˈtɛtsəl) /

noun

Johann (joˈhan). ?1465–1519, German Dominican monk. His preaching on papal indulgences provoked Luther's 95 theses at Wittenberg (1517)

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