Question

What was the significance of Luther’s translation of the Bible into German?

A.
Only the very educated people could read the Bible.

B.
Ordinary people could read the Bible, and no longer had to rely on the Church to interpret it for them.

C.
Only the priests would be able to read and interpret the Bible and they could charge money for those services.

D.
Scholars became more interested in studying the Bible.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Ordinary people could read the Bible, and no longer had to rely on the Church to interpret it for them.

Latin had been the traditional language of instruction before the Reformation. Masses and other religious services were only administered in this language, which meant that many people were unaware of the meaning of the liturgy or the words in the Bible. Translating the Bible into German brought the sacred text closer to the people. It also gave rise to other religious denominations which emphasized the importance of testimony or personal experience over dogma and ritual.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The significance of Luther’s translation of the Bible into German would be so that ordinary people could read the Bible, and no longer had to rely on the Church to interpret it for them. Hope this answers the question.