Martin Luther Flashcards
Provide one example of one of Martin Luther’s “95 Theses” which caused people to flock at him.
Martin Luther hated the sale of indulgences.
Why did Martin Luther decide to become a monk?
He was running through a field when lightning struck and he prayed he wouldn’t get hit, so he said he’d become a monk.
What role did the printing press and martin Luther’s “95 Theses” play in the reformation?
he was able to spread his message and he standardized the German language
Where did Martin Luther hide while he translated the Bible into German?
Martin Luther hid in a warehouse.
When did Martin Luther publish the translated version of the New Testament?
1522
Why were Martin Luther’s translations important for the development of modern German?
The Germans could now read it and determine if they wanted to follow it.
What was Martin Luther’s goal/objective for translating the “Old Testament” and “New Testament”?
Providing information and opportunity to the German citizens.
What were the four central themes of the reformation of the church according to Martin Luther?
holy script–Sola Scriptura
Christ has authority–Solus Christus
Only through the grace of God is human saved–Sola Gratia
Sola Fide–
What did the Pope do to Martin Luther because of Martin Luther’s beliefs about reforming the church?
he was excommunicated
What was Martin Luther’s goal/objective for writing the “95 These”?
everyone could see his opinion on what the catholic church did.
