The Life of Martin Luther in Germany - Assignment Example

After completing his Master of Arts degree at the University of Erfurt, Luther entered the Black Monastery where he focused on the religious texts including the writings of St Augustine. He read the bible in its Greek and Hebrew originals then wrote the German translations. In 1507, Luther was ordained a priest and a year later he was sent to lecture at the University of Wittenberg, firstly in scholastic philosophy and then theology. But he was not confined to lecturing at the University and was invited to preach in the Parish Church, where his preaching became highly influential.

His disillusionment with the Pope followed his short visit to Rome in 1510 (Broome, 5) which became reflected in his preachings. In 1512 Luther was made a Doctor of Divinity at Wittenberg University, and in 1516, he was asked to preach the Gospel as was the truth to him, in a large number of monasteries in the Thuringian area. Luther condemned the Catholic Church’s collection of Papal Indulgences in 1517, (Bainton, 35) and his works against Papal ideology, including his 95 Theses, resulted in his excommunication from the Church in 1521.

Following his appearance before the Diet of Worms and the ban on placed on Luther’s works, Luther was hidden behind the secure walls of Wartburg Castle. At Wartburg, Luther continued his prolific writing and continued to influence the reformation occurring in the Church in Wittenberg returning to Wittenberg in March 1522. On 25th June 1525, Luther married a former nun, Katherina Von Bara and together they had 6 children.