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{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =Martin Luther was a [[GermanImage:Martin_Luther.jpg|thumb|center|]] theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against |subtopics = Text - [[purgatory95 Theses]] and * Hymns - [[indulgenceA Mighty Stronghold is our God (song)|A mighty stronghold is our God]]s inspired the * [[Reformation]] leading to the , [[ProtestantLutheranism]] split from the , [[Roman Catholic ChurchMartin Luther's Biography]]. Luther translated the , [[BibleReformation Day]] into his native German language | * Literature and the hymns he wrote sparked anew the development of congregational singing in films about Luther - [[ChristianityLuther (film)]]| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[A look at justification by faith and good works in Luther's theology (J. He has been one of the most influential people since S)]]* [[Luther's view on the time canon of scripture (J.S.)]] | }}  [[JesusImage:Luther seal.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Seal of Martin Luther.]].}}

Martin Luther was a [[German]] theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against [[purgatory]] and [[indulgence]]s inspired the [[Reformation]] and lead to the [Image:[Protestant]] split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Luthertranslated the [[Bible]] into his native German language and the hymns he wrote sparked the development of congregational singing in [[Christianity]].jpg|thumb|A painting He has been one of Lutherthe most influential people since the time of [[Jesus]], aged 46the father of [[Reformation]].

Martin had several brothers and sisters, and because he was the eldest, his father wished for him to become a lawyer.  ==Hymns by Martin Luther== {{topicssectionstub}}* Text ==Books about Luther== The following is a list of books about Martin Luther:# Patrick F. O'Hare, ''Facts About Luther'', Rockford, IL: Tan Books and Publishers, 1987. 356 p. ISBN 0895553228.# Roland H. Bainton, ''Here I Stand: a Life of Martin Luther'', New York: Penguin, 1995, c1950. 336 p. ISBN 0452011469.# Martin Brecht, ''Martin Luther'', James L. Schaaf, trans. Philadelphia : Fortress Press, c1985- [[95 Theses]]s1993. 3 v. ISBN 0800628136, ISBN 0800628144, ISBN 0800628152.* Hymns - [[# Hans J. Hillerbrand, ed. ''The Reformation: A Mighty Stronghold is our God (song)|Narrative History Related by Contemporary Observers and Participants.'' Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1979. # Peter Manns, ''Martin Luther: An Illustrated Biography'', # John M. Todd, ''Luther: A mighty stronghold is our God]]* Life'', Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982. Also at [[Reformation]] | [[Lutheranism]http://www.religion-online.org/showbook.asp?title=801]* Literature # Uwe Siemon-Netto, ''The Fabricated Luther: the Rise and films about Fall of the Shirer myth'', Foreword by Peter L. Berger. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, c1995. ISBN 0570048001.# ''Luther 's Works'', 55 volumes of lectures, commentaries and sermons, translated into English and published by Concordia Publishing House and Fortress Press, 1957; released on CD- [[ROM, 2001. ===Movies and theatre about Luther (film)]]===

{{opinions}}The following are a list of movies and plays about Martin Luther:* [[A look at justification # 1953: <i>Martin Luther</i>, theatrical film, with Niall MacGinnis as Luther; directed by faith Irving Pichel. Academy Award nominations for black & white cinematography and good works art/set direction. Re-released in 2002 on DVD in 4 languages.# 1973: <i>Luther's theology </i>, theatrical film (JMPAA rating: PG), with Stacy Keach as Luther.# 1992: <i>Where Luther Walked</i>, documentary directed by Ray Christensen.# 2001: <i>Opening the Door to Luther</i>, travelogue hosted by Rick Steves. Sponsored by the ELCA.S)]]* [[# 2002: <i>Martin Luther's view on </i>, a historical film from the canon of scripture Lion TV/PBS <i>Empires</i> series, with Timothy West as Luther, narrated by Liam Neeson and directed by Cassian Harrison.# 2003: <i>Luther</i>, theatrical release (JMPAA rating: PG-13), with Joseph Fiennes as Luther and directed by Eric Till.SPartially funded by American and German Lutheran groups.)]]

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