Case Study: Luther Challenges the Church
Martin Luther, the first evangelical reformer and the founder of Protestantism, was professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg. The author of over one hundred volumes of treaties, translations, commentaries, and correspondence, he spoke very openly about his inner struggles and the early events of the Reformation.
Source: Martin Luther - PBS Documentary
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Part 2
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Lutheran Reformation Timeline:
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1506 - Luther ordained a monk
1510 - Luther travels to Rome 1511 - Luther sent to work in Wittenberg 1517 - Luther writes the 95 Theses against the selling of Indulgences 1520 - Luther publishes On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, attacking the practices of the church and the seven sacraments 1521 - Leo X excommunicates Luther - Diet of Worms, Charles V outlaws Luther and his teachings - Luther translates the Bible into German 1524 - Peasant rebellion takes place in Germany 1530 - Augsburg Confession 1546 - Luther dies 1555 - Peace of Augsburg |