Luther, Martin

(1483-1546) Key figure of Reformation; excommunicated from Roman Catholics; his translation of the Bible standardized German language; married Katherin Bora; wrote profusely; 1. Ninety-five Theses, 2. On the Papacy
at Rome, 3. Address to the German Nobility, 4. The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 5. Larger Catechism, 6. Smaller Catechism, 7. Lectures on Romans, 8.
Lectures on Galatians, 9. Table Talk, and 10. Bondage of the Will; wrote hymns saying that the Devil should not have all the best tunes; wrote "A Mighty Fortress Is
Our God." He was influenced by Brethren of the Common Life.