During the 14th to 17th century there was a cultural movement called the renaissance. The renaissance was an important time period because it helped rebirth things such as religion in Europe, and then onto other major areas of the world. One person who helped re-shape Europe and the rebirth of different religions was Martin Luther. Martin Luther was a man who went against the Catholic Church and their beliefs and ultimately helped change the world. Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. Luther was the son of a wealthy minor. Luther’s mother was Margaretta who was extremely strict when it came to discipline. Luther also had two brothers but both died during plague outbreaks. Luther attended school in Mansfeld where
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After publishing them in Latin he proceeded to German, and onto Vernacular German so that almost anyone (including the commoners) would be able to understand the readings. In his publishing he also added his personal opinions and noted who he felt that some of the enemies were. One of the enemies he referenced to were the Jews. “The Jews of the Old Testament were heroes, but the Jews of his time were an example of a people who rejected the Messiah and therefore suffered under God 's wrath. They too had a role to play, a very unhappy role to play. And Luther 's apocalyptic vision and the vision of their role--it was broadly shared by both Catholics and Protestants--justified the mistreatment of Jews during this period” …show more content…
Many students came to see him and stay with him and spread his teachings. Even though things seemed to be going good, his health was starting to fail. In 1546 he traveled to Eisleben and settled a quarrel between a few of princes. Although he settled the argument, he suffered from heart attacks before he could journey back home. Many gathered around Luther’s bed and one even asked: “Reverend Father, are you willing to die in the name of Christ and the doctrine you have preached? Luther answered Yes!” (Maier, pg. 10). Luther then died and his body is currently buried underneath the pulpit of the Castle Church where he posed the Ninety-Five Theses in
After publishing them in Latin he proceeded to German, and onto Vernacular German so that almost anyone (including the commoners) would be able to understand the readings. In his publishing he also added his personal opinions and noted who he felt that some of the enemies were. One of the enemies he referenced to were the Jews. “The Jews of the Old Testament were heroes, but the Jews of his time were an example of a people who rejected the Messiah and therefore suffered under God 's wrath. They too had a role to play, a very unhappy role to play. And Luther 's apocalyptic vision and the vision of their role--it was broadly shared by both Catholics and Protestants--justified the mistreatment of Jews during this period” …show more content…
Many students came to see him and stay with him and spread his teachings. Even though things seemed to be going good, his health was starting to fail. In 1546 he traveled to Eisleben and settled a quarrel between a few of princes. Although he settled the argument, he suffered from heart attacks before he could journey back home. Many gathered around Luther’s bed and one even asked: “Reverend Father, are you willing to die in the name of Christ and the doctrine you have preached? Luther answered Yes!” (Maier, pg. 10). Luther then died and his body is currently buried underneath the pulpit of the Castle Church where he posed the Ninety-Five Theses in