Les grands hommes 1 étude
Notes historiques 1 étude
Great Men
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Martin LUTHER
Martin Luther, a central figure of the Protestant Reformation, criticized indulgences and other practices of the Catholic Church. He translated the Bible into German and published his 95 Theses in 1517, setting in motion a movement that transformed Christendom. His works profoundly influence European theology and society.
Historical notes
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The death of Martin LUTHER
Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546, in Eisleben, his hometown, while on a mediation mission. He died lucid and in faith, reaffirming his theological convictions. His confessor Justus Jonas documented his final moments to refute Catholic slanders. His death marked the end of an era while consolidating the lasting legacy of the Protestant Reformation.