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Martin Luther
1483–1546
Martin Luther was a German professor of theology, priest, author, composer, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. He challenged the Catholic Church with his Ninety-five Theses in 1517, which propelled the Reformation. Luther emphasized salvation by grace through faith alone (sola fide) and the authority of Scripture alone (sola scriptura).
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Protestant ReformationNinety-five ThesesSola fide (faith alone)German Bible translationHymn composition
Key Works
Ninety-five Theses
1517|treatise
The Bondage of the Will
1525|book
Luther's Small Catechism
1529|catechism
Commentary on Galatians
1535|commentary
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
1529|hymn
Notable Quotes
"Here I stand, I can do no other. God help me. Amen."
— Diet of Worms, 1521
"Peace if possible, truth at all costs."
— Attributed
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."
— Attributed
"A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing."
— Hymn
"The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me."
— Table Talk