What was the significance of Luther’s translation of the Bible into German?
A. Only the very educated people could read the Bible.
B. Ordinary people could read the Bible and no longer had to rely on the Church to interpret it for them.
C. Only the priests would be able to read and interpret the Bible, and they could charge money for those services.
D. Scholars became more interested in studying the Bible.
Answer (3)
B. Now ordinary people could read the bible, and no longer rely on the Church to interpret it for them.
The correct answer choice from the options listed above, would be option B.
Luther's translation made the Bible accessible to ordinary people, freeing them from the Church's interpretation. This shift encouraged personal engagement with faith and contributed to the Reformation. The correct answer is option B.
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