Martin Luther's Interest In Monastic Life
Martin Luther was born November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Saxony, in what is now known as Germany. At the age of 13, Luther started attending a school that focused on religion called the Brethren of the Common Life in Magdeburg. While there, Martin Luther developed an interest in monastic life.
In July 1505, Martin Luther was caught in a severe thunderstorm, in which he was almost struck by lightning. After he survived the storm, Luther considered the incident a sign from God and promised to become a monk. He was very successful as a monk because he would not hesitate to go into prayer, fasting, and ascetic practices, going without sleep, enduring bone-chilling cold without a blanket, and flagellating himself. Martin Luther sought by these means to love God.
Martin Luther spent his early years as a monk and scholar. He even stated “If anyone could …show more content…
In fact, he was very skilled at the lute, the flute, and had a powerful tenor voice. Luther even began to compose hymns for church during 1523, which 36 hymns have survived throughout the years. His first congregational hymnbook was published in 1524 titled “Geystilche Gesangbuchlein”. He also incorporated musical instruments into the worship service. By being a part of the church, Martin Luther insisted that the hymns be sung in every worship service because he thought the vigorous singing of simple hymns would open the hearts and minds of God’s people to embrace the Word of God. He was so committed to the high place of music in the life of the Church, that Luther wanted men to demonstrate competency in music before they could be accepted for ministerial training. Martin Luther had not only love for his church but for music too. He had a big impact on history because of his 95 Theses and the start of the Protestant Reformation. Without one of these history would not have been the same
In July 1505, Martin Luther was caught in a severe thunderstorm, in which he was almost struck by lightning. After he survived the storm, Luther considered the incident a sign from God and promised to become a monk. He was very successful as a monk because he would not hesitate to go into prayer, fasting, and ascetic practices, going without sleep, enduring bone-chilling cold without a blanket, and flagellating himself. Martin Luther sought by these means to love God.
Martin Luther spent his early years as a monk and scholar. He even stated “If anyone could …show more content…
In fact, he was very skilled at the lute, the flute, and had a powerful tenor voice. Luther even began to compose hymns for church during 1523, which 36 hymns have survived throughout the years. His first congregational hymnbook was published in 1524 titled “Geystilche Gesangbuchlein”. He also incorporated musical instruments into the worship service. By being a part of the church, Martin Luther insisted that the hymns be sung in every worship service because he thought the vigorous singing of simple hymns would open the hearts and minds of God’s people to embrace the Word of God. He was so committed to the high place of music in the life of the Church, that Luther wanted men to demonstrate competency in music before they could be accepted for ministerial training. Martin Luther had not only love for his church but for music too. He had a big impact on history because of his 95 Theses and the start of the Protestant Reformation. Without one of these history would not have been the same