"5 DAYS WRITING CHALLENGE-MEET A GENIUS(MARTIN LUTHER)" DAY 4

BACKGROUND/PROFILE

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Martin Luther known as a highly influential figure in the Protestant Reformation was a theologian and German Professor, an author and was formally an Augustinian monk.
He was born on the 10th of November, 1483 at Eisleben in Germany, was married to Katharina von Bora for 21years and had 6 children- Hans (Johannes), Elisabeth, Magdalena, Martin, Paul & Margarethe.
In 1501 he started school at the University of Erfurt, obtained his masters in 1505 and entered St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt on the 17th of July, 1505.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS-

He brought about the Protestant Reformation!!!
He translated the Bible which made the text accessible to the ordinary German for the first time, and helped shape the emerging Reformation. His straightforward translation from the original Hebrew and Greek to German made the text understandable to parishioners, and contributed significantly to its success.
the Bible he translated and made available to everyone were truly revolutionary in his day.

He brought about the Huge Reformation by the birthing forth of The 95 Theses after studying the scriptures as a monk and questioning some acts of the Catholic Church such as Selling of indulgence to provide absolution to sinners which he portrayed WRONG!

He rejected several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church even being ordained a priest in 1507

HIS CENTRAL TEACHINGS;

• Salvation By Faith Alone Not Reached Through Deeds. Faith In God Was The Only Way Of Salvation.

• The Bible Is The Only Authority

• The Priesthood Of All Believers/The Core Of Protestantism

A FEW OF HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS;

• He Protested Successfully Against The Corrupt Practice Of Indulgences

• He Wrote The Hugely Influential Ninety-five Theses

• Martin Luther Stood Firm On His Stance At The Diet Of Worms

• He Put Forward Many Ideas Which Were Highly Radical For The Time

• Luther Bible Was Widely Read Spreading Its Teaching To The Common People

• He Wrote The Large And The Small Catechisms

• He Made Hymns An Integral Part Of Lutheranism

• He Is One Of The Most Influential Figures In History Of Christianity

• Lutheranism Remains One Of The Largest Protestant Traditions

CONCLUSION!

The Catholic Church was ever after divided, and the Protestantism that soon emerged was shaped by Luther’s ideas. His writings changed the course of religious and cultural history in the West.
He was excommunicated by the pope and condemned as an outlaw by the Holy Roman Emperor.

His Life has been a great course. He has stood out for what was right and as a result of that the current world is enjoying from that well. He made a big move in the religious system that has brought out freedom that may never have come into play.

He has fought a good fight of faith...
He died on the 18th of February 18, 1546 as a result of stroke, but his legacy and contributions has affected humanity and lived on forever after.

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