The early life of Martin Luther
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- Martin Luther
- Birth and family background
- Born 1483 in Saxony to a wealthy family of merchants and copper miners
- Wealthy family that could give him a prosperous academic career
- A very pious family
- Education and academic career
- Education
- Studied law n University of Erfurt
- Studied humanism as well as legal studies
- Formed his debating skills and emphasis of scripture
- Academic Career
- He taught theology in Wittenburg University 1508
- Began giving lectures in 1513
- This caused him to rigorously study the Bible to develop his teachings
- Influenced his view on salvation
- His post in Wittenburg University was very important as Freddrick the Wise (Elector of Saxony) put money into the university and therefore became very fond of Luther
- Education
- Crisis and change of course
- Luther left university and became an Augustinian monk in Erfurt 1505. The reason is unknown and debated
- Reason 1: He was caught in a thunderstorm and prayed to St Anne (patron saint of miners) and vowed to become a monk
- Reason 2: Luther was dissatisfied with himself and his religious life and needed to find spirituallity
- Luther left university and became an Augustinian monk in Erfurt 1505. The reason is unknown and debated
- Monastic Life
- Luther took his duties as a monk very seriously and rigorously followed a non-materialistic life. This obsessive behaviour damaged his health
- He was terrified of hell
- Luther listened to many sermons and developed his faith
- Became a priest in 1507
- Went to Wittenburg in 1508
- Johann Von Staupitz told him to teach theology in Wittenburg Univerity- he did in 1508
- Luther visits Rome in 1510 on behalf of the Augustinians
- He witnessed massive corruption
- Became disappointed with the priests
- Historians see this as a 'culture shock' and a breaking point as Luther had high hopes
- Others claim it's not significant because Luther continued teaching Catholic doctrines
- Birth and family background
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