Luther Flashcards
Wartburg
Castle where Luther was held.
Worms
German city where Luther assembled (diet) to defend himself.
Eisleben
Luther’s hometown (born and died there).
John Tetzel
Roman Catholic, German, who sold indulgences, fought again Luther.
St. Anne
Patron saint of “miners”, Luther prayed that she would spare his life during the thunderstorm.
Duke/Prince Frederick
Frederick III, Frederick the Wise, protected Luther
Wittenberg
German city where Luther lived, studies, and posted the 95 Thesis.
Cardinal Kajitan
Roman Catholic Cardinal, disliked and fought against Luther.
Spalitin
aka Burkhardt, court helper, well educated, translated Luther’s works for the Elector.
Magdelena
Luther’s 3rd child, 2nd daughter, died at age 13/
Katerina Von Bora
Wife of Luther.
Aleander
Roman Catholic, attacked Luther at the Diet of Worms
Martin Luther
Father of the Protestant Reformation, rediscovered the Gospel and Jesus.
Father Staupitz
Roman Catholic, head of Luther’s Order (Augustinian) he defended and released Luther.
Andreas Carlstadt
Close friend of Luther, defended and supported him.
Charles V
Emperor, called the Diet of Worms, summoned Luther, called for Luther’s arrest.
Junker Jeorg
Luther’s “name” in exile, “Knight George” … as he grew out his hair and beard.
Leo X
Pope during Luther’s day, issued the bull Exsurge Domini asking Luther to recant.
What year was Luther born?
1483
What year did Luther die?
1546
What was the date of the Reformation
October 31, 1517
Augsburg Confession
The basic Lutheran confession, June 25, 1530
When and where the 95 Thesis?
October 31, 1517, Castle Church Door
What were the 95 Theses about and in what language written?
Power of Indulgences, 95 statements, Latin.
All Saints Day
November 1, the day the church remembers the saints (died) who rest with Jesus.
Castle Church
“All Saints Church”, the church where Luther posted the 95 Thesis.
Luther’s Tower Experience
While studying Romans 1:17, Black Cloister in Wittenberg, reading the light broke in of the gospel.
Luther’s famous quote?
Here is stand!
New Testament translation
11 month project, 1522, Greek/Latin into German
How long was Luther in the Wartburg?
300 days.
Escaped Nuns (Herring Barrels)
Luther helped 12 nuns escape the convent, hiding in barrels.
How many Protestants in the world today?
approximately 1 billion, 80 million Lutherans.
The “Holy Stairs”
28 marble steps, a pilgrimage site in Rome, originally believed to be the original stairs in Jerusalem where Jesus walked during the trial with Pilot (Helana).
How many died in the Peasants War?
100,000 (1524-25)
Purgatory
A place where some go, after death, before heaven, to purge themselves of some sins.
Good works vs. Grace
Man can do nothing to save himself (works), Jesus does all the work for us (grace).
What is Grace?
God’s Righteousness at Christ’s Expense.
Sola Scriptura
Scripture alone (only the Bible).
Sola Fide
Faith alone.
Sola Gratia
Grace alone.
How much did Luther write?
Around 120 works written during his life.
John Hus
Czek theologian, killed at the Council of Constance (1415), wanted to reform the Church, he was the forerunner of Luther.
