How did Martin Luther’s ideas influence Thomas Cranmer at Cambridge?

At Cambridge, Thomas Cranmer’s exposure to Martin Luther’s ideas occurred through a scholarly circle that met regularly starting around 1520 to discuss the theological challenges posed by the Reformation.1

This group, which included notable figures such as William Tyndale, Robert Barnes, and Thomas Bilney, became known as "Little Germany" due to their inclination toward the new, reformist way of thinking. Through these discussions, Cranmer engaged with the theological problems raised by Luther’s revolt, which significantly influenced his development as a theologian. By 1525, this influence was evident in his personal practices, as he began including prayers for the abolition of papal power in England.1