Listed In: Priests, Theologians
Birthdate: November 10, 1483
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Eisleben, Germany
Died: February 18, 1546
Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar. A seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, he rejected teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly on indulgences, leading to his excommunication by Pope Leo X in 1521. Luther emphasized salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, challenged papal authority, and advocated for the Bible as the sole source of divine knowledge. His translation of the Bible into German and his hymns left a lasting impact on church practices and German culture.
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