# Luther's New Testament (1522)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1522-luther-s-new-testament
Location: Wittenberg
Categories: main-event

In September 1522 Luther's German translation of the New Testament was published. The full Luther Bible appeared in 1534. Its language helped standardise written German.

## Why it matters
It shaped the modern German language.

Ruler at the time: [Charles V](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-v)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Luther Bible](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Bible)