During his protective 'kidnapping' at Wartburg Castle, what major project did Luther complete?
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Correct answer: A translation of the New Testament into German
Luther translated the New Testament from the original Greek into the vernacular German language. This empowered laypeople to read and interpret the Bible for themselves, a key tenet of the Reformation.
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