Martin Luther
The country where Martin Luther was born, lived, and died.
What is Germany?
The century in which the Protestant Reformation took place.
What is the 16th Century?
This word originates from German princes issuing a ‘protest’ against the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V.
What is Protestantism?
We are saved by it through faith in Christ.
What is grace?
The language to which Martin Luther translated the Bible.
What is German?
Luther decided to become this after being caught in a storm.
What is a monk?
What is October 31 or All Saint's Eve?
Who is John Calvin?
A letter excusing someone from the penalty for sins. Luther was opposed to their sale.
What is an indulgence?
The background color of Luther's Rose that symbolizes heavenly joy.
What is blue?
It was the name Luther went by while in hiding at Wartburg Castle after refusing to recant his beliefs at the Diet of Worms.
What is Junker Jörg?
Invented in 1440, it helped to fan the flame of religious change during the Protestant Reformation.
What is the printing press?
A close collaborator of Luther who wrote the Augsburg Confession in 1530.
Who is Philipp Melanchthon?
A small book of questions and answers written for parents to teach their children about Christian faith.
What is the Small Catechism?
Following his father's wishes, Luther initially studied to become one before becoming a monk.
What is a lawyer?
The German city where Martin Luther was put on trial.
What is Worms?
In 1521, 25 of these were burned by order of the Emperor.
What are Luther's books?
Who is Jan Hus?
A hymn written by Martin Luther based on Psalm 46.
What is A Mighty Fortress Is Our God?
In 1994, the ELCA issued a former apology to this community for Luther's antisemitic legacy.
What is the Jewish community?
A former nun, she was Martin Luther's wife and mother of his six children.
Who is Katharina von Bora?
The Prince-elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, who is mostly remembered for protecting Martin Luther.
What was Frederick III (or Frederick the Wise)?
Known as "the Morning Star of the Reformation," he translated the Bible into English in the 14th Century.
Who is John Wycliffe?
The Latin slogan that captures the core Protestant doctrine that justification is received through faith alone, apart from human merit or works.
What is sola fide?
It is the source of this sentence: "Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me."
What is Luther's Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer?