[metmom]

Luther contradicted his own theory of "the Bible alone," since he rejected the Bible that was used by all Christians in his day.

No. He rejected the Bible that was used by all CATHOLICS in his day.

*Catholic* is not necessarily synonymous with *Christian*.

[Vegasrugrat]

When Martin Luther translated the Bible in German, he included all the books of the Catholic church.

Martin Luther was a Catholic, he never wanted to leave the church, he merely wanted to rid it of the corruption and false teachings and consequently the Catholic church excommunicated him for this.