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In Thesis 32, 37 and 45, the word "Indulgences" and "Indulgence Letters" are referenced. Based on the excerpts, what are indulgences/indulgence letters?

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Indulgences/indulgence letters

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Indulgence issued by Church and given to those who did great work and have penance. Catholic church sold indulgences by stating it reduce the sins of the people. In the Middle Ages, people involved in devoting to Church and God. The reason for selling the indulgences was to raise funds to built St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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