MARTIN LUTHER was born at Eisleben, Prussian Saxony, November 10th, 1483. His father was a slate cutter by trade, but Luther, by reason of his destination for the Church, became one of the most highly educated men of the time. After graduating at the University of Erfurt, he entered the Augustinian monastery in that town and in 1507 was consecrated a priest. A year later he became a professor of Philosophy in the University of Wittenberg. His career as a controversial theologian dates from October 31st, 1517, when he posted on the church door at Wittenberg, his ninety-five theses against indulgences. His translation of the Bible which greatly influenced the German language was completed in 1532 and finally published in 1534. Besides his sermons and theological writings, he wrote hymns and fables, as well as a number of short essays and treatises on various subjects. He died at Eisleben, February 18th, 1546, after a life of almost continuous struggle, which is still an active influence, not merely in denominational religion, but in international politics. In fact it may be pointed out as one of the most significant single facts of Luther’s life that it marks the line between the international politics of the Middle Ages and of modern times.