Who is Martin Luther?
The clergyperson who is often referred to as the father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther is one of the most influential figures in the development of a form of Christianity that pioneered the concept of solar scriptural authority, the priesthood of all believers, and salvation by faith. Beginning his religious career as a monk, Martin Luther went on to become the founder of one of the most enduring of Protestant faiths, with his writings continuing to inform many adherents of a number of Protestant denominations. Born on 10 November 1483, Luther first considered a career in the study of law. However, his heart simply was not in the task. In 1505, he made the decision to abandon the study of law and enter a closed Augustinian friary, where he embarked on a period of secluded monastic life. In time, it was decided that Luther needed to concentrate less on introspective religious endeavors and more on public ministry. By 1507, Luther was ordained as a priest and began to teach