Martin Luther

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  • Born in Eisleben, Germany
    Nov 10, 1483

    Born in Eisleben, Germany

    Moved to Mansfeld in 1484, where he spent his childhood
  • Goes to the University of Erfurt
    1502

    Goes to the University of Erfurt

    Received his master's degree in 1505
  • Plague strikes Erfurt
    1505

    Plague strikes Erfurt

    Luther prayed while in a storm that if God spares him, he will become a monk
  • Made chair of Theology at University of Wittenberg
    Oct 21, 1512

    Made chair of Theology at University of Wittenberg

    Received this position only 2 days after earning his Doctorate of Theology
  • Period: 1513 to 1516

    Lecturing on the Psalms

    In this period, Luther gave famous lectures on the Psalms at University of Wittenberg
  • 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    95 Theses

    Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of Lutherstadt Wittenburg's Castle Church
  • Luther sends his 95 Theses to Rome
    Dec 1, 1517

    Luther sends his 95 Theses to Rome

  • Luther challenges the Pope's power
    1519

    Luther challenges the Pope's power

    Luther argues that according to Matthew 16:18, Popes and church councils were fallible
  • Luther is warned by the Pope
    Jun 15, 1520

    Luther is warned by the Pope

    The Pope sends a papal bull to warn Luther that he risks excommunication if he does not recant the 95 Theses
  • Luther publicly sets fire to his papal bull
    Dec 10, 1520

    Luther publicly sets fire to his papal bull

  • Luther is excommunicated by the Catholic Church
    Jan 3, 1521

    Luther is excommunicated by the Catholic Church

    Luther remains excommunicated to this day
  • The Edict is Worms is presented
    May 25, 1521

    The Edict is Worms is presented

    Luther is officially declared an outlaw, his literature is banned, his arrest is required, and anyone could kill him without legal consequence
  • The Invocavit Sermons
    Mar 6, 1522

    The Invocavit Sermons

    Luther sneaks back into Wittenberg and delivers eight sermons during Lent. He spoke about the roots of Christianity and eventually caused a revolt. He asked that the revolters surrender and help authorities restore order.