"If God had not permitted the people of Jerusalem to be torn asunder and driven them from the land, but had let them keep it after before, no one could convince them that they are not God`s chosen people."
German theologian and religious reformer whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. His Ninety-five Theses challenged the sale of indulgences and emphasized scripture and faith in Christian doctrine. He translated the Bible into German, influencing theology and language development.