How Did Martin Luther Influence Spread

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Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Germany.Sadly he later then died in February 18, 1546, Eisleben, Germany. Martin was a German professor of theology, composer,priest,monk,and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther came to reject several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Luther's ideas spread quickly priests who approved of Luther's ideas preached his message in their churches.Churchgoers turn talked about the new ideas at home. Also Luther's ideas spread all the way through trade routes.
The printing press also became an efficient way of spreading Luther's ideas. The printing press became much more cheaper and this made printing shops more common. For many centuries bibles were only

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