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Martin Luther was a [[German]] theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against [[purgatory]] and [[indulgence]]s inspired the [[Reformation]] leading to the [[Image:Martin_LutherProtestant]] split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]].jpg|thumb|A painting Luther translated the [[Bible]] into his native German language and the hymns he wrote sparked anew the development of Luther, aged 46congregational singing in [[Christianity]]. He has been one of the most influential people since the time of [[Jesus]].
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==Main article=={{linksInfobox_Biography | subject_name=Martin Luther |image_name=Martin_Luther.jpg |image_caption= Luther at age 46 (Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1529) | date_of_birth=November 10, 1483 | place_of_birth=Eisleben, Germany | date_of_death=18 February, 1546 | place_of_death=Eisleben, Germany}} 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]]. ===[[Texts by Martin Luther|Texts]]=== ===[[Hymns by Martin Luther|Hymns]]=== ===Books about 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, c1985-1993. 3 v. ISBN 0800628136, ISBN 0800628144, ISBN 0800628152.# Hans J. Hillerbrand, ed. ''The Reformation: A 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 Life'', Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982. Also at [http://www.religion-online.org/showbook.asp?title=801]# Uwe Siemon-Netto, ''The Fabricated Luther: the Rise and 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=== # 1953: <i>Martin Luther</i>, theatrical film, with Niall MacGinnis as Luther; directed by Irving Pichel. Academy Award nominations for black & white cinematography and art/set direction. Rereleased in 2002 on DVD in 4 languages.# 1973: <i>Luther</i>, theatrical film (MPAA 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.# 2002: <i>Martin Luther</i>, a historical film from the 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 (MPAA rating: PG-13), with Joseph Fiennes as Luther and directed by Eric Till. Partially funded by American and German Lutheran groups. ==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_luther Wikipedia - Martin Luther]
* ''Writings of Luther and contemporaries, translated into English''