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How far was Luther's message used by different groups across Germany to advance their own cause between 1517 and 1531?
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How far was Luther's message used by different groups across Germany to advance their own cause between 1517 and 1531? Luther's message was considered hugely radical during its time, eventually leading to a schism within the church, though this was clearly not Luther's original aim (the 95 Theses indicate desire for reformation of the old Church, not development of a new one). Yet with the development of the printing press the message managed to reach and appeal to many different kinds of people throughout Germany. It was so appealing due to its focus on individual worship as opposed to dependence on the Church. The ideas of Sola Fide (salvation by faith alone), Sola Scriptura (the importance of the word of God, given through the bible) and priesthood of all believers (the idea that every person was in charge of their own beliefs and did not need a priest to act on...
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