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 ====== Martin Luther ====== ====== Martin Luther ======
  
-**Martin Luther** (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther is best known for his role in challenging the Roman Catholic Church's practices and doctrines, particularly the sale of indulgences, which culminated in his nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in 1517. His defiance of papal authority led to the formation of a new branch of Christianity: Lutheranism.+**Martin Luther** (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther is best known for his role in challenging the Roman Catholic Church's practices and doctrines, particularly the sale of indulgences, which culminated in his nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in 1517. His defiance of papal authority led to the formation of a new branch of Christianity: Lutheranism.{{ :wiki:portrait-oil-panel-martin-luther-lucas-cranach.webp |}} ((^Martin Luther Reformer Martin Luther, oil on panel by Lucas Cranach, 1529; in the Uffizi, Florence.))
  
 ===== Early Life ===== ===== Early Life =====
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 Luther was a prolific writer. Some of his most important works include: Luther was a prolific writer. Some of his most important works include:
  
-  * The Ninety-Five Theses (1517) – the catalyst of the Reformation. +  * **The Ninety-Five Theses** (1517) – the catalyst of the Reformation. 
-  * On the Freedom of a Christian (1520) – a treatise on faith and works. +  * **On the Freedom of a Christian** (1520) – a treatise on faith and works. 
-  * The Babylonian Captivity of the Church (1520) – a critique of Catholic sacraments. +  * **The Babylonian Captivity of the Church** (1520) – a critique of Catholic sacraments. 
-  * The Small and Large Catechisms (1529) – instructional guides for laypeople and clergy. +  * **The Small and Large Catechisms** (1529) – instructional guides for laypeople and clergy. 
-  * German Translation of the Bible (New Testament 1522, complete Bible 1534).+  * **German Translation of the Bible** (New Testament 1522, complete Bible 1534).
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