Essay, Biography or Paragraph on “Martin Luther” complete biography for Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation and other classes.

Martin Luther

Germany : Religious Reformist

Born : 1483                 Died : 1546

Martin Luther is supposed to be father of ‘Protestantism ‘ in Christianity. With the passage of time many evils had crept into the Roman Catholic religion and the priests were taking full advantage of their position. Many people in the past pointed out these evils and were put to death because of their criticism of the misuse of the religion by the priests. Martin Luther was surprised to learn that some priests were collecting funds for building St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome and in lieu of donations absolving the donors of their sins. Luther was also sent such tickets. He flew into a rage and threw it in a fire as there is no such -provision in Bible, nor such absolution of sins is permitted. He asked 90 questions to these priests and a copy was pasted at the door of Wittenberg Church, which was the residence of Pope who was the highest ecclesiastical authority. The entire Europe was in ferment at this show of protest by Luther. Luther remained undaunted and wrote many books and letters to Christian leaders to substantiate his stand.

A single man’s protest soon became a storm and engulfed the entire Christian world. He won a large following who were called ‘Protestants’. His liberal and logical stand won approval of many rulers and eminent persons. Luther had to even suffer exile for his ideas.

Martin Luther was born in a prosperous family. He was of religious bent of mind since his childhood. He obtained doctorate in Religion from the Wittenberg University. Luther translated the Bible from its original source which greatly influenced German language. The movement that he initiated led to gradual decline of the power and position of Pope and the priests.