Martin Luther Timeline

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  • Martin Luther is born.
    1483

    Martin Luther is born.

    Martin Luther is born in Eisleben, Germany under the jurisdiction of the Holy Roman Empire. Born to Hans and Margarette Luther.
  • Martin Luther's Education.
    1502

    Martin Luther's Education.

    Martin Luther receives a liberal arts and a master's degree. He then attends law school. Enters law school.
  • Martin Luther vows to become a Monk.
    1505

    Martin Luther vows to become a Monk.

    Martin Luther is frightened of a lightning storm and vows to become a monk if he survives. He survives and abandons law school.
  • Biblical Studies & Education.
    1512

    Biblical Studies & Education.

    Martin Luther receives a doctorate in Biblical studies and becomes a professor.
  • Martin Luther becomes 'Religiously Enlightened'
    1513

    Martin Luther becomes 'Religiously Enlightened'

    Martin Luther first realizes the faults of the Catholic Church and their manipulation of Christian peoples, the bible, etc.
  • Martin Luther is convinced salvation is determined by divine grace.
    1517

    Martin Luther is convinced salvation is determined by divine grace.

    Martin Luther convinces himself and followers that salvation is not determined by good deeds, but by divine grace from the sacrifice of Christ.
  • Writing of the 95 Theses
    1517

    Writing of the 95 Theses

    Martin Luther overhears a religious preacher claiming the purchasing of indulgences will clear you of sin. He writes and posts the 95 Theses after this.
  • Martin Luther challenges Papal authority.
    1520

    Martin Luther challenges Papal authority.

    The Pope demands that Martin Luther retracts his 95 Theses or else he will be excommunicated. Luther refuses the demand and is excommunicated by the Catholic Church.
  • The Diet of Worms
    1521

    The Diet of Worms

    Martin Luther attends an official meeting with prominent figures under the Holy Roman Empire. The diet demands that Martin Luther claims all his writings as being false, he does not, and to prevent Luther's prosecution, the ruler of Saxony hides and provides refuge for Luther.
  • Martin Luther translates the bible, and people convert to Protestantism.
    1522

    Martin Luther translates the bible, and people convert to Protestantism.

    Martin Luther translates the bible into German for the average person to read, the illiterate can now read and interpret the bible without the RCC being a middle man. This change leads to a widespread conversion to Protestantism.