What was Martin Luther's original profession before he became a leading reformer?
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Correct answer: An Augustinian monk and theology professor
Luther was a monk and a professor at the University of Wittenberg. His deep academic study of the Bible, particularly the Book of Romans, led to the theological insights that sparked the Reformation.
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