Martin Luther

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on November 10, 1483.

Ulrich Zwingli, a significant figure in the Protestant Reformation, was born on January 1, 1484.

On July 2, 1505, caught in a thunderstorm, Martin Luther made a vow to become a monk.

On July 17, 1505, Martin Luther entered the monastery of the Augustinian Hermits in Erfurt.

On September 15, 1505, Martin Luther made his general confession and was admitted into the Augustinian monastery in Erfurt as a novice, where he began his monastic life following a strict rule of work and worship.

On October 19, 1512, Martin Luther received his doctoral degree.

In approximately 1513, Martin Luther obtains his doctorate in theology. This academic achievement marks an important milestone in his career.

In 1515, Martin Luther began lecturing on the Book of Romans, a significant work in the New Testament. His lectures would later contribute to the development of Protestant theology.

In 1516, Martin Luther started lecturing on the Book of Galatians, another important text in the New Testament. His interpretations of Galatians would play a key role in the Protestant Reformation.

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation. This act challenges the Catholic Church's practices and beliefs.

In July 1518, Martin Luther is summoned to Rome, but thanks to his patron, Elector Frederick III of Saxony, Luther's case is transferred to German territory.

Martin Luther debates Professor John Eck at Leipzig, where he denies the supreme authority of popes and councils, further solidifying his break from the Catholic Church.

On June 15, 1520, Pope Leo X issues a bull threatening Martin Luther with excommunication.

Martin Luther burns the papal bull Exsurge Domine and a copy of Canon Law on December 10.

On January 3, 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther with the bull 'Decet Romanum Pontificem', marking a significant event in the history of the Protestant Reformation.

On April 17-18, 1521, Martin Luther appeared at the Imperial Diet in Worms and famously refused to recant his beliefs, leading to a pivotal moment in the Protestant Reformation.

On April 18, 1521, Martin Luther stood firm in his beliefs and refused to recant at the Diet of Worms, leading to him being branded an outlaw.

On 4th May 1521, Martin Luther is taken into protective custody by Elector Friedrich III near Eisenach on his way home from Worms. He remains in Wartburg Castle until 3rd March 1522.

Martin Luther appeared at the Diet of Worms on May 25, 1521, where he refused to recant his teachings.

The Edict of Worms, issued on 26th May 1521, places Martin Luther and his followers under imperial ban, marking a significant event in the history of the Protestant Reformation.

Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament is published on September 21.

Heinrich Voes and John Esch, the first Lutheran martyrs, were executed by burning at the stake in Antwerp on July 1.

In 1527, Martin Luther fought sickness and intense depression, during which he wrote the famous hymn 'A Mighty Fortress'. He also welcomed the birth of his daughter Elizabeth and engaged in writing against Zwingli's views on the Lord's Supper.

In 1528, Martin Luther wrote the Great Confession Concerning Christ's Supper. He also experienced deep grief over the death of his daughter Elizabeth and visited churches during this time.

On November 9, 1531, Martin Luther, the son of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, was born, carrying on the legacy of the prominent reformer.

In 1532, Martin Luther published 'An Admonition to Prayer against the Turks', urging for prayers and resistance against the Ottoman threat.

In 1535, Martin Luther commenced his final significant lecture series, focusing on the book of Genesis, which contributed to his theological legacy.

In 1536, Martin Luther agreed to the Wittenberg Concord on the Lord's Supper in an effort to reconcile differences with other reformers. However, the Zwinglians did not accept this agreement.

Martin Luther presented the Schmalkaldic Articles, a stricter Protestant confession, at a meeting of the Schmalkaldic League in Germany.

In 1541, the Council of Regensburg made efforts to achieve unity between the Roman Catholic Church and Lutherans on the doctrine of justification, but the compromise was rejected by John Frederick and others.

In 1543, Martin Luther wrote 'On the Jews and Their Lies', a controversial work where he expressed anti-Semitic views.

The first church built to be Lutheran, Torgau Castle Chapel, was dedicated by Martin Luther on October 5, 1544.

In 1545, Martin Luther wrote a piece titled 'Against the Papacy at Rome, an Institution of the Devil', criticizing the practices and authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

Martin Luther, the key figure in the Protestant Reformation, died in 1546.

On February 14, 1546, Martin Luther delivered his final sermon before his passing, leaving a lasting impact on the Protestant Reformation.

On February 18, 1546, Martin Luther passed away in Eisleben, marking the end of his influential life as a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

On February 22, 1546, Martin Luther was laid to rest at the Castle Church in Wittenberg, a significant location in the history of the Reformation.

On April 24, 1547, the Smalcaldic League, a Protestant alliance, was defeated by Charles V at the Battle of Mühlberg, impacting the religious and political landscape of the time.

The first volume of Martin Luther's collected works was completed and published in 1558.

Martin Luther, the son of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, died on March 2, 1564.

The display 'The Reformation: What was it all about?' featuring key texts by Martin Luther was held at the National Library from October 19 to December 10, 2017.