Martin Luther
German priest and theologian (1483–1546)
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Martin Luther was a German priest and theologian in the 1500s who became the central figure of the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church's authority and practices. His actions and writings fundamentally changed Christianity and European history, leading to the creation of Protestant denominations and sparking major religious and social upheaval across Europe.
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- 1483
- Died
- 1546
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- Unterricht der Visitatorn an die Pfarhern in Hertzog Heinrichs zu Sachsen Fürstenthum
- The Jews and their lies
- Das Neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi, nach der Uebersetzung Doctor Martin Luthers
- Die Bibel, oder die ganze Heilige Schrift des Alten und Neuen Testaments
- Von den Schlüsseln
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Martin Luther (/ˈluːθər/ LOO-thər; German: [ˈmaʁtiːn ˈlʊtɐ] ; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.
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