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{{summary | text=Martin Luther was a [[German]] theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against [[purgatory]] and [[indulgence]]s inspired the [[Reformation]] leading to the [[Protestant]] split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Luther translated the [[Bible]] into his native German language and the hymns he wrote sparked anew the development of congregational singing in [[Christianity]]. He has been one of the most influential people since the time of [[Jesus]].}}
'''Overview'''
 
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Martin Luther
 
(1483–1546)
 
Father of the German Reformation
 
  
A few years back, when people started listing the most important people of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_millennium second millennium], Martin Luther was at or near the top of most lists. He simply changed the world, daring to challenge the corruption of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Church Roman Church] and launching a social, political, and spiritual Reformation.
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* [[Texts by Martin Luther|Texts]] - [[95 Theses]]
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* [[Hymns by Martin Luther|Hymns]] - [[A mighty stronghold is our God (hymn)|A mightly stronghold is our God]]
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* [[Reformation]] | [[Lutheranism]]
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* Literature and films about Luther - [[Luther (film)]]
  
'''Introduction & Articles'''
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* [[A look at justification by faith and good works in Luther's theology (J.S)]]
* [[Martin Luther's Biography]]
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* [[Luther's view on the canon of scripture (J.S.)]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_luther Martin Luther] on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia Wikipedia]
 
  
'''See Also'''
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* [[Theologians and Evangelists]]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther Wikipedia - Martin Luther]
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Revision as of 05:33, 13 July 2006

Martin Luther was a German theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against purgatory and indulgences inspired the Reformation leading to the Protestant split from the Roman Catholic Church. Luther translated the Bible into his native German language and the hymns he wrote sparked anew the development of congregational singing in Christianity. He has been one of the most influential people since the time of Jesus. (Read more)




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