Sola Scriptura

The Protestant Reformation, initiated by Martin Luther in 1517 with his 95 Theses at Wittenberg, profoundly transformed Western Christianity. Based on the principles of Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide and Sola Gratia, it led to the emergence of Protestantism in its many forms (Lutheranism, Calvinism and Anglicanism) and brought major religious, political and cultural upheavals to Europe, marking the beginning of the modern era.

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Martin Luther translated the Bible into German in the sixteenth century to make Scripture accessible to everyone, affirming the principle of “sola scriptura”. This translation made it possible to criticise Catholic practices lacking a biblical foundation, such as indulgences. It also played a major role in standardising the German language and spreading the ideas of the Protestant Reformation, particularly through printing.

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Martin Luther, a sixteenth-century German monk and theologian, is the father of the Protestant Reformation. His principles of Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide transformed Christianity. His translation of the Bible into German unified the German language. His religious, cultural, social, and educational legacy continues to influence hundreds of millions of believers around the world.

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