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Nov 10, 1483
Born in Eisleben, Germany
Moved to Mansfeld in 1484, where he spent his childhood -
1502
Goes to the University of Erfurt
Received his master's degree in 1505 -
1505
Plague strikes Erfurt
Luther prayed while in a storm that if God spares him, he will become a monk -
Oct 21, 1512
Made chair of Theology at University of Wittenberg
Received this position only 2 days after earning his Doctorate of Theology -
Period: 1513 to 1516
Lecturing on the Psalms
In this period, Luther gave famous lectures on the Psalms at University of Wittenberg -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of Lutherstadt Wittenburg's Castle Church -
Dec 1, 1517
Luther sends his 95 Theses to Rome
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1519
Luther challenges the Pope's power
Luther argues that according to Matthew 16:18, Popes and church councils were fallible -
Jun 15, 1520
Luther is warned by the Pope
The Pope sends a papal bull to warn Luther that he risks excommunication if he does not recant the 95 Theses -
Dec 10, 1520
Luther publicly sets fire to his papal bull
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Jan 3, 1521
Luther is excommunicated by the Catholic Church
Luther remains excommunicated to this day -
May 25, 1521
The Edict is Worms is presented
Luther is officially declared an outlaw, his literature is banned, his arrest is required, and anyone could kill him without legal consequence -
Mar 6, 1522
The Invocavit Sermons
Luther sneaks back into Wittenberg and delivers eight sermons during Lent. He spoke about the roots of Christianity and eventually caused a revolt. He asked that the revolters surrender and help authorities restore order.
