Why was Martin Luther so influential to the Renaissance?

Martin Luther was a humanist (in the historical sense of emphasizing original documents and pursuing clarity over speculative scholasticism). The Reformation helped spread humanism and its principles through religion. read more

Martin Luther was a great man of the Renaissance who had changed the corrupt Catholic Church. Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. His parents, Hans and Margarrete Luther, were peasants. His father wanted him to become a lawyer so he was entered in school at age seven. read more

Martin Luther was a humanist (in the historical sense of emphasizing original documents and pursuing clarity over speculative scholasticism). The Reformation helped spread humanism and its principles through religion. This helped to create a desire for older, original texts and languages. read more

Martin Luther contributed much to both the Renaissance and early Modernity. One of his chief contributions was the translation of the New Testament into German. Historically, the Catholic Church had opposed to the translation of Scripture into the common or "vulgar" languages, because they believed only the priests (as instructed by the Church) could accurately interpret what the Bible meant. read more