AboutMartin W. Eldred Expertise I have been a Lutheran Christian for 47 years and a Lutheran pastor for almost 19. I can answer most general questions about Luther, Lutheran History, Lutheran Theology, and a Lutheran approach to Biblical Interpretation. I am ELCA, for those who know what that means, and I tend to be moderate theologically. I hope that I can converse with those that are either more conservative or liberal than I, and especially with those who are really just seeking.
Experience Pastors are "generalists" and generally have a working knowledge on many subjects. We are also used to working with a variety of answers from a variety of people. I teach a great deal, especially in the area ofthe New Testament. I particulalry enjoy the Pauline literature.
Organizations I have been a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international gathering of biblical scholars and teachers, since the late 1980s.
Publications I have written a few book reviews for the journal, "Lutheran Quarterly."
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University in Religion (Biblical Studies)and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.
Question where did lutheran religion first started?
what was the reason for Martin Luther separated from the Roman Chatolic Church?
Who started to follow the Lutheran religion?
Answer Berenisse:
Thank you for your question.
The Christian denomination known as "Lutheranism" began in about the year 1517, when a Roman Catholic monk and priest named Martin Luther began to campaign for a series of reforms within the church. He was later excommunicated by the pope and forced to continue his work among like-mined people within the northeastern area of Germany. Through the years the "Evangelical Church" (Luther's preferred name) spread throughout most of Germany and Scandinavia. Still later (18th-19th centuries), saw Lutheran churches in America, Africa, New Guinea, Australia and Asia and many other places.
