The聽Houston Baptist University Dunham Bible Museum聽marked聽the 500th聽anniversary of the Reformation by hosting special guest and distinguished scholar Dr. Paul Maier, professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University. Dr. Maier reflected聽on the centrality of the Bible to Martin Luther, and the Reformation that stemmed from his 鈥�95 Theses.鈥澛犅�
In 1517, Luther, a German theologian, changed the world forever when he protested the contemporary practice of issuing indulgences.聽Luther asserted that forgiveness and salvation聽comes as聽the聽result of聽faith in聽God鈥檚 grace.聽He went on to translate the Latin Bible into German, and made access to Scripture common for lay people. He wrote聽treasured hymns including 鈥淎 Mighty Fortress Is Our God.鈥澛燞is theological and cultural influence is still felt today.聽
Coinciding with the lecture, the museum showcased聽the special exhibit, 鈥淕od鈥檚 Word Endures Forever: Luther and the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.鈥澛�
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