Question

Which statements describing Martin Luther are true?

A.

He was a German monk who posted 95 statements of criticism and belief which led to the Reformation.








B.

He was a professor of biblical studies who criticized some Church practices and translated the Bible into German.








C.

He was the Roman Catholic pope who brought bishops together at three Church councils.








D.

He was a French scholar who turned the city of Geneva into a center of Protestantism.

Answer 1

Answer: A. He was a German monk who posted 95 statements of criticism and belief which led to the Reformation.

Explanation: Martin Luther, (10 November 1483 - 18 February 1546), was a German priest and professor of theology, the main figure that led to the Protestant Reformation. He was a fierce critic of the Roman Catholic Church, and one of the main starting points for criticism was the sale of forgiveness by the official Catholic Church. Later, this breakthrough expanded, as Luther realized that fundamental reform changes were impossible within the Catholic Church.

Answer 2

Answer;

A. He was a German monk who posted 95 statements of criticism and belief which led to the Reformation.

Explanation;

-Martin Luther was a German monk and professor of theology at the university of wittenberg, A German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517, he wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices.

-95 Theses written by Martin Luther and is widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. It is vitally important to understand that these theses were used for the intent of displaying Luther's displeasure with the Church's indulgences