Martin Luther(483-1546) 马丁·路德 (3-1-2) German leader of the Reformation. In 1507, being a priest, he began a career as a theological teacher, later a professor. He developed (1512-13)the idea of justification by faith, and attacked (1517) Tetzel,s sale of indulgence, by posting 95 theses on the church door at Wittenburg In Wartburg Castle, he began his german translation of the bible(1521 22). His popularity was weakened by his opposition to the peasants'War(1524-25).Martin Luther(1483-1546) 马丁· 路德 （3-1-2） German leader of the Reformation. In 1507, being a priest, he began a career as a theological teacher，later a professor. He developed (1512-13)the idea of justification by faith, and attacked (1517)Tetzel’s sale of indulgence, by posting 95 theses on the church door at Wittenburg. In Wartburg Castle, he began his German translation of the Bible(1521- 22). His popularity was weakened by his opposition to the Peasants’ War(1524-25)