When1: 1517
When2: 1538
Who: Martin Luther [Luther, Martin]
What: priest/theologian
Where: Germany
works\ 95 Theses [1517]; Confession of Faith [1520]; Book of Concord [1538]
Detail: He lived 1483 to 1546 and began Protestant Reformation when he posted his 95 Theses on church door at Worms [1517]. He broke away from Roman Catholic Church, started Reformation, and founded Lutheran Church. He helped found educational system and translated Bible into German. Faith is more important than good works. Grace of God redeems sin. Reason, tainted by original sin, is inimical to God.
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