Which BEST describes Martin Luther’s background?

Martin Luther was an ordained Catholic priest and theologian. His study of the Bible and concern about church practices, especially the sale of indulgences, led him to criticize the Church and eventually to break with it. This makes “a Catholic priest who became increasingly disillusioned with the role of the church” the best description; he was not simply seeking an excuse to leave.

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