Lutheran Minister

Martin Luther

Martin Luther, leader od the Protestant Reformation, was born on November 10, 1489 and died 1546. His career starting point was his proclamation od the 95 theses that formed a passionate statement of the true nature of penitence, and a protest against the sale of indulgences at Wittenburg. He published his work that brought abouthis expulsion from the church. Luther attacked the corruptions of the church and abuses of its authority, and asserted the right of the layman to spiritual independence. He criticized the sacramental system, and set up the scriptures as the supreme authority in religion.