Luther's Vernacular Bible Translation
Which of the following best describes a significant societal impact of Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible into German during the Reformation?
A
It led to widespread rejection of the Bible as the sole source of religious truth, prompting a return to oral traditions.
B
It had little effect since most people continued to rely on the traditional Latin Bible provided by the Church.
C
It democratized religious knowledge by making Scripture accessible to the laity, reducing the clergy’s role as sole interpreters.
D
It further centralized religious authority by reinforcing Latin as the language of scholarship.
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