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      • Martin Luther (born November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Saxony [now in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany]—died February 18, 1546, Eisleben) was a German theologian and religious reformer who was the catalyst of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.
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  3. 1 day ago · Martin Luther, German theologian and religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief. Learn about his life, education, writings, excommunication, and legacy.

  4. Martin Luther OSA (/ ˈ l uː θ ər /; German: [ˈmaʁtiːn ˈlʊtɐ] ⓘ; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism.

  5. Apr 2, 2014 · Martin Luther was a German monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century by challenging the authority and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. He translated the Bible into German, nailed his 95 Theses to a church door, and was excommunicated by the pope.

  6. Nov 30, 2021 · Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) was a German priest, monk, and theologian who became the central figure of the religious and cultural movement known as the Protestant Reformation. Even though earlier reformers had expressed Luther's views, his charismatic personality and efficient use of the printing press encouraged widespread acceptance of his ...

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  7. Jul 22, 2020 · Martin Luther (1483–1546) is the central figure of the Protestant Reformation. Whilst he is primarily seen as a theologian, the philosophical interest and impact of his ideas is also significant, so that he arguably deserves to be ranked as highly within philosophy as other theologians in the Christian tradition, such as Augustine or Aquinas.

  8. Martin Luther was a German theologian, professor, pastor, and church reformer who started the Protestant Reformation in 1517. He challenged the sale of indulgences, advocated justification by grace alone, and developed a theology of the cross based on scripture and reason.