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[[File:Lucas Cranach d.Ä. - Martin Luther, 1528 (Veste Coburg) (cropped).jpg|thumb|266x266px]] | |||
'''Martin Luther''' (1483 - 1546) was a 16th-century theologian and reformer whose [[Ninety-five Theses|Ninety-Five Theses]] against [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] practices sparked the [[Protestant Reformation]] and transformed [[Christianity]]. | |||
A [[Germany|German]] monk, Luther famously challenged the Roman Catholic Church’s practices, particularly criticizing the sale of indulgences. His actions ignited the Reformation, leading to the establishment of various [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[Denomination|denominations]]. | |||
Luther’s writings and translation of the [[Bible]] into German promoted religious reform and greater access to the scriptures. His advocacy for salvation by faith alone and scriptural authority reshaped Christianity, significantly influencing both theology and church practices across Europe. | |||
The [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] denomination is named after him. | |||
