Martin Luther

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483–February 18, 1546) was a German theologian, an Augustinian monk, and an ecclesiastical reformer whose teachings inspired the Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines and culture of the Lutheran and Protestant traditions. Luther's call to the Church to return to the teachings of the Bible led to the formation of new traditions within Christianity and to the Counter-Reformation, the Roman Catholic reaction to these movements.

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November 10 - 1483 - February 18 - 1546 - German - Theologian - Augustinian - Monk - Ecclesiastical - Reformer - Reformation - Doctrine - Lutheran - Protestant - Bible - Christianity - Counter-Reformation - Roman Catholic

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Luther's contributions to Western civilization went beyond the life of the Christian Church. Luther's translations of the Bible helped to develop a standard version of the German language and added several principles to the art of translation. Luther's hymns inspired the development of congregational singing in Christianity. His marriage on June 13, 1525, to Katharina von Bora began a movement of clerical marriage within many Christian traditions.

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German language - Translation - Hymn - June 13 - 1525 - Katharina von Bora - Clerical marriage

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