Martin Luther Travel Guide Martin Luther, the "combative theology professor," had no idea how far-reaching his actions would be when he distributed his theses against the church's sale of indulgences in Wittenberg in 1517. His unyielding stance against the Roman Curia and his consistent actions, deeply rooted in profound inner religiosity, would have significant consequences over the centuries and beyond the borders of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. The fascination that this powerful man still exudes today draws many people each year to the sites associated with the great German reformer. Biography and Sites of Influence This travel guide familiarizes readers with the life and work of Martin Luther through an introductory biography and then leads them to various locations in Germany, organized by federal states, where one can still trace the footsteps of the great reformer.