Wittenberg, Germany...Martin Luther is called in 1511 to serve a a professor of the Bible at the University of Wittenberg. It is through his study of the Scriptures that he learns that righteousness before God is not something that is earned but is given as God's gift through faith in the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This good news is imperiled by the selling of indulgences which promised forgiveness for sin. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted the 95 Theses on the doors of the Castle Church (see above). Sadly, while we were in Wittenberg last summer, the doors of the church were under repair so I was unable to get a good picture of the spot when Luther stood with Theses in one hand and hammer in the other. I guess that means that I'll just have to make a return trip!
