Martin Luther

1. **Name**: Martin Luther (born Martin Luder or Ludwig; November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German theologian, professor of biblical interpretation, and Augustinian friar whose teachings started the Protestant Reformation.

2. **Nail Theses**: In 1517, Luther is said to have nailed his Ninety-five Theses (95 propositions for debate) to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This act is often considered the start of the Reformation.

3. **Translation of the Bible**: Luther’s most significant contribution was translating the New Testament into German, making it accessible to everyday people for the first time. His complete translation (including the Old Testament) was published in 1534.

4. **Key Beliefs**: Luther is known for his doctrine of “justification by faith alone” (sola fide), which states that believers are acquitted from sin and reconciled to God solely through their faith in Christ, not by good works or ecclesiastical institutions.

5. **Monastic Life**: Before his break with the Catholic Church, Luther was an Augustinian monk. His struggle with feeling unclean before God due to perceived sinfulness led him to question and ultimately challenge the practices of the Church.

6. **Excommunication & Schism**: In 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther after he refused to recant his teachings at the Diet of Worms. This led to the formation of Protestant churches and a major religious schism in Europe.

7. **Legacy**: Martin Luther is revered as a key figure in Western Christianity and is often cited as one of the main initiators of the Reformation, which fundamentally changed the religious landscape of Europe and beyond. His hymns, including “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” remain popular today.

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