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Created | Updated Apr 10, 2003
On this day in history in 1521 the Diet of Worms1 was called to quiz one
lowly priest about his writings. The outcome was to shake Europe and the
World..
Martin Luther 1483-1546
Miner's son who became Augustine monk, priest, biblical scholar and church
reformer.
His ninety five thesis attacking papal abuses was nailed to church door at
Wittenburg.
From studying Romans he rediscovered doctrine of justification by faith
alone,
leading to the establishment of the Protestant Church.
1That is a council
of church leaders at Worms, Germany.
of church leaders at Worms, Germany.
