Martin Luther Flashcards
When was Martin Luther born?
10th of November 1483 in Germany
When was he ordained?
1507, began teaching at the university of Wittenberg and in 1512 was made doctor of theology.
When did he visit Rome
In 1510
What is the verse that Luther found comfort from?
For in the gospel he righteousness of God is revealed- a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: the righteous will live by faith
When did he publish the 95 theses?
On the 31st of October 1517
When did he write a series of pamphlets developing his ideas on Christian Liberty?
In 1519-1520
When was he excommunicated?
In January 1521
Who excommunicated him?
Pope Leo X
Where was Luther summoned to appear?
The diet of worms
When did he get married and who to?
He got Maria in 1525 to Katherina von bora a former nun with whom he had six children
When did Luther publish a complete translation of the bible into German?
1534
When did Luther die?
He dies on the 18th of February 1546 in eisleben Germany
Who sold indulgences?
Tetzel and his assistants
Why did they sell indulgences?
Indulgences were believed to give you grace and it remits your sins which meant you spent less time in purgatory
He money made from selling indulgences was out towards the building of St. Peter’s basilica
What were indulgences?
Pieces of paper signed by the pope
Why did Martin Luther write the 95 theses?
He was angry at the selling of indulgences
Where did matting Luther put the 95 theses?
He nailed the finished list to the door of the church at Wittenberg castle
What was Luthers intention of the 95 theses?
He only wanted to have a discussion with a few close friends
