Martin Luther and Protestant Revolution

Martin Luther was a German monk and theologian whose critiques of the Catholic Church sparked the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century. Frustrated by issues like the sale of indulgences, Luther believed that salvation came through faith alone, not through Church rituals. In 1517, he famously posted his "95 Theses," challenging Church practices and doctrines. This movement led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations, emphasizing individual interpretation of the Bible and direct relationships with God, ultimately reshaping Christianity and leading to significant social, political, and cultural changes in Europe.