Martin Luther Quotes


The truth is that we are all Hussites


Context

Followers of the religious views of January Hus, 1369-1415 Hus was excommunicated and executed for his views that parts of the church were corrupt.


Citations

Martin Luther, 1483-1546, German Theologian & Founder of Protestantism, Quoted in Victor Shepherd, Jan Hus

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Martin Luther
Martin Luther
  • Born: November 10, 1483
  • Died: February 18, 1546
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Friar, Priest, Theologian, Professor

Martin Luther, O.S.A. was a German professor of theology, priest, author, composer, Augustinian monk, and a seminal figure in the Reformation. Luther was ordained to the priesthood in 1507. He came to reject several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church; in particular, he disputed the view on indulgences. Luther proposed an academic discussion of the practice and efficacy of indulgences in his Ninety-five Theses of 1517. His refusal to renounce all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the Holy Roman Emperor.