Luther’s Life Leading Up to the 95 Theses,
from Lutheranism 101
"Martin Luther was born into an average middle class German family. His father was a successful and pragmatic businessman who wanted his son to have a good education and career. Luther entered the University of Erfurt law school at the wishes of his father and received his master’s degree in 1505, but he was unhappy with his circumstances. Then, unexpectedly, when returning to the university after a trip home, Luther encountered a severe thunderstorm and a lightning bolt struck near him. In terror of death and divine judgment, Luther cried out, “St. Anne, help me! I will become a monk!” (Okay, so maybe this story can’t be completely substantiated, but it has been included in most major Luther biographies.)"
For more, read:
Reformation Day with Lutheranism 101 | Lutheranism 101
Whala! We have a second Anglican site that published an article on Reformation Day--but alas, both are from Sydney.
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