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Martin Luther was born and later became a priest, theologian, author, monk, and resistance leader
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Martin Luther got his bachelor's degree at Erfurt. This school was chosen by his father in hopes that he would become a lawyer. he did later receive his masters
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Martin Luther decided to become a monk. this decision was made after a close call with death during a thunderstorm. he realized after many friends died of the plague he must renounce worldly behavior and become a monk.
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Martin Luther was awarded his master's in theology. He served on the senate of theology at the University of Whittenberg.
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Pope Leo X began his Papacy in 1513. he bankrupted the catholic church and corrupted Rome. To pay for his sinful behavior he sold new indulgences. The corruption Pope Leo brought to the catholic church fueled Martin Luthers 95 theses which were posted in 1517
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After Martin Luther's pilgrimage to Rome, he posted the 95 theses in Whittenberg Germany. The 95 these emphasize his grievances toward the church. He focuses on the selling of indulgences in the church as well as the corruption that had plagued the chaotic curch.
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Martin Luther's texts were translated and spread quickly through Europe.
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Martin Luther 3 most famous text was published. these texts included, To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, and On the Freedom of a Christian
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Martin Luther was threatened with excommunication if he did not recant his 95 theses. His writing was then mass burned.
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Martin Luther was excommunicated after defending his writings. The catholic church has still not lifted it.
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Martin Luther was asked to recant his works by the general assembly of the estates of the Holy Roman Empire. He stood by his works.
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Martin Luther snuck back into Whittenberg. He began to preach there again. He eventually married a former nun there
