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Basically, because the prince (elector of saxony) feared that all the power the church had attained. So he began to question the authority of the church under the Catholic Emperor for example, why did all of the income from the taxes go to the church? why not Germany too? So nationalistic pride formed and the only way the prince could achieve this was to resist and defy the power of the Catholic Church. Thus, he protected Luther because his ideology was quite similar to his own and he defied the church too. Hope that makes sense!
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What was the effect of excommunicating Luther?
The Pope excommunicated Martin Luther in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. In 1521 the Pope issued a further Bull against Luther and called upon the Emperor to enforce it. Instead, Charles called a Diet at Worms. Luther was called upon to recant, but adamantly refused.
Who was martin Luther protected by?
The holy roman emperor, Charles V noob! You should make sure you know the facts before you call people noobs. Fredrick the Wise, Elector of Saxony protected him. Charles V tried to stop the Reformation.
What was Martin Luther charged with?
The initial aim of Martin Luther, professor of biblical studies and Augustine monk, was limited to reform in the use of indulgences. In response, Prierias, Master of the Papal Palace, declared any challenge to the sale of indulgences heretical. Luther proceeded to deny the infallibility of the pope and of General Councils, for which the pope excommunicated him in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. One of the forty one heresies and "pestiferous errors" of which he was accused was the opinion that "the burning of heretics is against the will of the Holy Spirit."
What is Martin Luther's middle name?
Luther! read it! Martin Luther king!
Why did Martin Luthers father change the name of Martin Luther?
Martin Luther is the creator of Lutheranism. Martin Luther King was named after Martin Luther. Martin Luther King Jr. was named after his father, Martin Luther King. Nobody's name was changed.
Why was the condemnation of Luther in 1521 at worms not enforced by the German society?
Soon after leaving the Imperial Diet Luther was kidnapped by men acting on the orders of his protector, the Elector of Saxony. He was taken to the Wartburg - a castle - and disguised as a knight. He lived there until it was safe for him to emerge from hiding.
What was the effect of excommunicating Luther?
The Pope excommunicated Martin Luther in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. In 1521 the Pope issued a further Bull against Luther and called upon the Emperor to enforce it. Instead, Charles called a Diet at Worms. Luther was called upon to recant, but adamantly refused.
Who kidnapped Martin Luther?
Fredrick of Saxony. He kept Luther in the Castle at Wartburg.
Who was martin Luther protected by?
The holy roman emperor, Charles V noob! You should make sure you know the facts before you call people noobs. Fredrick the Wise, Elector of Saxony protected him. Charles V tried to stop the Reformation.
What did luther do while he wasin saxony and why was it so important-?
Martin Luther was born at Eisleben in Saxony and this is where he schooled.
Who were King Louis xvi parents?
Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, and Louis-Ferdinand, the dauphin and dauphine of France. They both died before they were to be King and Queen and so Louis XVI became King of France after his grandfather, Louis XV, died.
What country did the protestant reformation begin?
The Duchy of Saxony (in today's Germany) where Martin Luther initiated the Reformation.
Why was martin Luther and declared a heretic?
Martin Luther, professor of biblical studies and Augustine monk, initially sought to reform in the use of indulgences. In response, Prierias, Master of the Papal Palace, declared any challenge to the sale of indulgences heretical. Luther proceeded to deny the infallibility of the pope and of General Councils, for which the pope excommunicated him in 1520. However, the Elector of Saxony declined to enforce the Bull of Excommunication, which Luther publicly burnt in the university at Wittenberg. One of the forty one heresies and "pestiferous errors" of which he was accused was the opinion that "the burning of heretics is against the will of the Holy Spirit."
Was Martin Luther from switzerland?
No, he was German, born to Hans Luder (or Ludher, later Luther) and his wife Margarethe (maiden name Lindemann) on 10 November 1483 in Eisleben, Saxony.
Which is larger Saxony or Saxony-Anhalt?
Saxony
Why did German rulers protect Martin Luther?
no
Do you have a sentence with the word elector in it?
A sentence with elector in it is: "Do you have a sentence with the word elector in it?" George I, King of Great Britain, was also the Elector of Hannover.
