Martin Luther

Martin Luther was a German theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against purgatory and indulgences 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. (Read more)

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A painting of Luther, aged 46

See Martin Luther (overview) for more information

Related topics

• Text - 95 Thesess
• Hymns - A mighty stronghold is our God
• Reformation | Lutheranism
• Literature and films about Luther - Luther (film)

Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons

Martin Luther (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)

• A look at justification by faith and good works in Luther's theology (J.S)
• Luther's view on the canon of scripture (J.S.)

For related quotations see Martin Luther (quotes)

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• Wikipedia - Martin Luther
• Writings of Luther and contemporaries, translated into English
  • Project Wittenberg, an archive of Lutheran documents
  • Full text of the 95 Theses
  • Full text of the Smalcald Articles
  • Full text of the Small Catechism
  • Full text of the Large Catechism
  • Exerpts from Against the Murderous, Thieving Peasants
• Online information on Luther and his work
  • KDG Wittenberg's Luther site (7 languages)
  • Martin Luther – ReligionFacts.com
  • Memorial Foundation of Saxony Anhalt (German/English)
  • Martin Luther – PBS movie
  • Luther – theatrical release
  • Martin Luther: The Reformer Travelling Exhibition
  • New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge article on "Luther, Martin"

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