What is the origin of Lutheran Christianity?
Martin Luther (born November 10, 1483, in Eisleben, Germany, died February 18, 1546, in Eisleben) is the theologian whose theological system has been to a great extent adopted in the Lutheran Confessions. He had studied to become a lawyer before becoming an Augustinian monk in 1505, and was ordained a priest in 1507. While continuing his studies in pursuit of a Doctor of Theology degree, he discovered significant differences between what he read in the Bible and the theology and practices of the Church. On October 31, 1517, he posted a challenge on the Church door at Wittenberg University to debate 95 theological issues. Luther’s hope was that the church would reform its practice and preaching to be more consistent with the Word of God as contained in the Bible. What started as an academic debate escalated to a religious war, fueled by fiery temperaments and violent language on both sides. As a result, there was not a reformation of the church but a separation. “Lutheran” was a name ap
