Luther, Martin (1483-1546) Although many religious reforms in Europe preceded those of Martin Luther, he is considered to be the initiator of the Protestant Reformation . In the year 1517, outraged by the sale of indulgences by the

of the Holocaust. Martin Luther ’s fierce denunciation of Jews (“everyone would gladly be rid of them,” “we are at fault in not slaying them”) was frequently referred to by Hitler and other influential

as reflected in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He is the author of many articles and books, and is an editor-at-large for The Christian Century. He has been a guest professor and speaker at institutions around the world, including Nagoya

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. With this view one can cut across the lines of religious traditions to retrieve selectively those data and practices that are kenotic. One can also account for the apparent counter-evidence to

Howell says. Similarly, for Martin Luther King, Jr. the “redemptive role of Black suffering was as a model for bringing new meaning to community and civilization. Humans cooperate with God to overcome evil and restore community.”