-
- Born: November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany
- Son of: Hans and Margarethe
- Married Katharina von Bora in 1525
- Children: 5
- Studied at the University of Erfurt
- Attended Law school for a brief period
- Profession: Priest
- Excommunicated by Leo X on January 3, 1521
- Died: February 18, 1546
-
-
Martin Luther is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century. The branch of Protestantism known as Lutheranism derives its name from him. Luther also held the unconventional and controversial belief that the Bible is not an infallible religious document.
-
Key Dates
- 1483: Born in Eisleben Germany
- 1498: Attends Brethren of the Common Life parrish in Eisenach
- 1502: Attends the University of Erfurt
- 1505: Enters Augustinian monastery
- 1507: Becomes ordained
- 1517: Posts "95 Theses" (possibly on the Castle Church's doors in Wittenberg)
- 1518: Roman Inquisition on Luther begins
- 1521: Excommunicated from Rome
- 1543: Writes: On the Jews and their Lies
-
-
Martin Luther on Amazon
-
Martin Luther - $14.99
Based on the life of the 16th century monk who defied excommunication and the stake in his demand for religious reform, "Martin Luther" provides the first motion picture portrayal ...Amazon
-
A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. - $23.99
"We've got some difficult days ahead," civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., told a crowd gathered at Memphis's Clayborn Temple on April 3, 1968. "But it really doesn't ma...Amazon
-
Rebel Soul Music - $13.98
Who is THIS martin luther? Every so often, in the midst of countless records that basically sound the same, a breath of fresh air rolls around. A glimmering light sometimes explode...Amazon
-
Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream - $19.98
"I have a dream today." On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King spoke these words as he addressed a crowd of more than 200,000 civil rights protesters gathered at The Lincoln Memor...Amazon
-
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. - $15.95
Clayborne Carson has created a book that remarkably approximates a self-portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. Delving into all aspects of this mans life, the work covers his boyhood, ...Amazon
view more products...
-
-
Martin Luther Questions
-
Where was Martin Luther "Daddy" King born? 3 AnswersReverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984), born as Michael King was a Baptist minister, an advocate for social justice, an early... read more -
-
What purswaded Martin Luther King Jr. to help in the civil rights movement? 1 AnswerMartin Luther King, Jr. was heavily influenced at a young age by Howard Thurman, who was a theologian, educator, and civil rights leader himself. Later, he was ... read more
view more questions...
-
-
Martin Luther Timeline
- November 10, 1483: Born in Eisleben, Germany
- 1501: Begins attending the University of Erfurt
- 1505: Enrolls in law school, drops out, and becomes an Augustinian monk
- 1512: Receives his Doctor of Theology and begins teaching at the University of Wittenberg
- 1517: Nails The 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg
- 1521: Appears before the Diet of Worms, which later calls for his arrest. Frederick III hides Luther in Wartburg Castle
- 1522: Returns to Wittenberg
- 1525: Marries Katharina von Bora, a former nun
- 1528: Writes The Small Catechism and The Large Catechism
- 1534: Publishes a German translation of the Bible
- 1546: Dies in Eisleben, shortly after suffering a stroke
-
Martin Luther Satire and Humor
- The Onion: Modern-Day Martin Luther Nails 95 Comment Cards To IHOP Door
- Uncyclopedia: Lex Luthor/Martin Luther
- Old Lutheran
- This page was created by Jaclyn M, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), mentored by Susan and curated by Dean.
- If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
-
On Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. *Martin Luther King, Jr.
-
''Pouca coisa é necessária para transformar inteiramente uma vida: amor no coração e sorriso nos lábios.'' ' Martin Luther King
-
Nice post Via @frankparker "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." Martin Luther King
-
RT @patsyclairmont: "laith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King, Jr.
-
RT @patsyclairmont: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."Martin Luther King, Jr.
view more tweets...
-
About this page
-
Page Views0
This page currently has no vertical manager.
