Unit 1 Timeline (Javondii Myers) Years Only

Graduation

Jan 1, 1505

Martin Luther obtained his degree at University of Erfurt. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Once he finished getting his degree he decided to continue his religious believes. He went to Augustinian friary to become a monk. "Martin Luther." Martin Luther. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

Priest

Jan 1, 1507

After two long years at Augustinian friary, he eventually becomes a Catholic Priest. Now that he is a priest, he has more power than he has ever had before. He served as a priest at WIttenburg's Castle Church. "Martin Luther." Martin Luther. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

95 Thesis

Jan 1, 1517

Martin Luther one day overheard that the Catholic Church was using indulgence in the improper way. Indulgence are ways you can have your sins forgiven. He decided to write a letter to the church that eventually turned into the 95 thesis. To get his point across he nailed it to the Church Robinson, J.H. "Luther, Address." Luther, Address. N.p., 1996. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

Edict Of Worms

Jan 1, 1521

The Pope, outrraged over Luther's Thesis, he excommunicated Luther from the church. A little later the emperor signed the Edict of Worms. In this document, they named him as an outlaw and that all his work will be banned. However this did not stop him for what he believes in. "Martin Luther." Martin Luther. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

Deutsche Messe (The German Mass)

Jan 1, 1526

Martin Luther makes and publishes the Deutsche Messe. This is also known as The German Mass. He used this to help spread the word. His believes and other spiritual order was inside this book. Kid, B.J. "The German Mass and Order of Divine Service, January 1526." The German Mass and Order of Divine Service, January 1526. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1995. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

Speech

Feb 27, 1529

Martin Luther proposed his speech at Marbury. Let told the public about the proper ways to act during the Lord's Supper. This was one of his bigger speeches. This left an emotional and spiritual influence on the people. This made them rethink the way the did things. Kid, B.J. "The German Mass and Order of Divine Service, January 1526." The German Mass and Order of Divine Service, January 1526. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1995. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

The Diet of Augsburg

Feb 27, 1530

Dring this big meeting, Lutheranism was brought up to the king. This helped Lutheranism to get a chance to be "reborn" again. The Edict of Worms made Lutheranism hard to spread. However it was not that successful for the king, it still increased its spread and influences. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. "Diet of Augsburg (Holy Roman Imperial Council)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.