Martin Luther
- Born:
- November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Holy Roman Empire
- Died:
- February 18, 1546, Eisleben, County of Mansfeld
- Nationality:
- German
- Profession(s):
- Theologian, Professor, Pastor, Reformer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Hans and Margarethe Luder (later Luther).
- Received early education in Mansfeld, Magdeburg, and Eisenach.
- Enrolled at the University of Erfurt in 1501, earning a Master of Arts degree in 1505.
- Initially began law studies before abandoning them to become an Augustinian monk.
- Ordained as a priest in 1507.
- Earned a doctorate in theology from the University of Wittenberg in 1512.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professor of Biblical Theology at the University of Wittenberg from 1512 until his death.
- Publicly challenged the sale of indulgences with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
- Refused to recant his views at the Diet of Worms in 1521 and was declared an outlaw.
- Translated the New Testament into German, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Developed the concept of justification by faith alone (sola fide).
- Played a key role in the establishment of the Lutheran Church.
- Wrote numerous theological treatises, hymns, and sermons.
- Married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, in 1525.
- The 'sanaipei tande biography of martin luther', while seemingly disjointed, can allude to diverse interpretations and modern engagements with his legacy.
Notable Works
- Ninety-Five Theses (1517)
- To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation (1520)
- Babylonian Captivity of the Church (1520)
- On the Freedom of a Christian (1520)
- German Translation of the Bible (New Testament: 1522, Old Testament: 1534)
- Small Catechism (1529)
- Large Catechism (1529)
Legacy and Impact
Martin Luther's actions ignited the Protestant Reformation, profoundly impacting the religious, political, and cultural landscape of Europe and the world. His theological innovations and his translation of the Bible had a lasting impact on Christian theology, the development of the German language, and the relationship between church and state.