Martin Luther was born in 1483 and died in 1546. He was born in Eisleben, Saxony to his father Hans and mother Maragrethe. In 1501 Martin Luther began going to the University of Enfurt. His family wanted him to become a lawyer. But Luther vowed to become a monk. Martin Luther studied the New and the Old Testaments and began questioning his faith In 1508 he was sent to Wittenburg and studied and lectured in moral philosophy. From 1514 Luther …showed first 75 words of 637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 637 total…all one had to do was buy indulgence and everything was fine. Repentance was no longer a sign of remorse. Martin Luther read an instruction manual for indulgence merchants in October of 1517. The things he read in this manual made it clear to him that as a Theologian he couldn't keep silent any longer. By nailing his theses onto the door of the Castle Church, Luther encouraged an open discussion over the sale of Indulgences.