"A person who...does not regard music as a marvelous creation of God, must be a clodhopper indeed and does not deserve to be called a human being; he should be permitted to hear nothing but the braying of asses and the grunting of"
German theologian and religious reformer whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. His Ninety-five Theses challenged the sale of indulgences and emphasized scripture and faith in Christian doctrine. He translated the Bible into German, influencing theology and language development.