Articles related to "Wittenberg"



Wittenberg
A brief look at Wittenberg and a timeline history of the city. This gives Lutherans a background look at the city in which Luther did much of his preaching, teaching, and writing.
• luther • lutheran • reformation • 95 • theses

Getting to Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Transportation to Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, is easy allowing Reformation sights to be seen on a day trip from Leipzig and Berlin by train or car.
• martin luther sights in germany • lutherstadt wittenberg • travel to saxony anhalt • german unesco world heritage sites • day trip from berlin

Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Germany
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is closely associated with the Lutheran Reformation in Germany. Popular sights include the Lutherhaus Museum, Schlosskirche, and Cranach Workshop.
• martin luther sights in germany • lutherstadt wittenberg • travel to saxony anhalt • german unesco world heritage sites • lutherhaus museum

Luther's Wedding Celebrated
Nearly 500 years later, Wittenberg, Germany, continues to celebrate the wedding of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora.
• martin luther • katharine von bora • wittenberg • germany • wedding festival

95 Thesis
The 95 Thesis that Luther posted, translated into English.
• luther • wittenberg • 95 • thesis • indulgences

Andreas Carlstadt: The Reformation Goes Radical
A look at Andreas Carlstadt, a radical in the Reformation camp. Very early in the Reformation movement in Europe--even in Wittenberg--factions between Rome and Reformers polarize. This was a dark day in Wittenberg.
• carlstadt • luther • wittenberg • iconoclasts • sacraments

Electors of Saxony in Luther’s Time: Frederick the Wise
Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, was Luther's first ruler when he taught at Wittenberg. Though Frederick remained Catholic, his actions and protection of Luther ensure the survival of the reformer and the Reformation.
• frederick the wise • friedrich iii • elector • electoral saxony • luther

Electors of Saxony in Luther’s Time: John the Steadfast
John the Steadfast, while not possessing the leadership qualities of his brother, nevertheless was used by God to advance the cause of the Reformation. One could sum up this man with this sentence: He was a big man with a big heart.
• john the steadfast • luther • augsburg • confession • learning

Georg Spalatin
A key ally to Luther, and the Reformation, was the Elector's own secretary, Georg Spalatin. This learned man served ably as a mediator and won the Elector's approval of the controversial Doctor of Theology, even getting the Elector to protect the man speaking out against his own relics.
• georg spalatin • martin luther • wittenberg • university • library

Johann Von Staupitz
A brief look at Johann von Staupitz, the abbot at the monastary where Luther was a monk prior to becoming a professor of Theology at Wittenberg. It was Staupitz who encouraged the guilt-ridden monk to look to Christ for the forgiveness of his sins.
• staupitz • luther • wittenberg • reformation • grace

Luther at the Diet of Worms
A brief look at Worms, the site of the Diet of Worms. This also looks at the diet and what Luther was asked to do--and why he couldn't do it.
• worms • recant • luther • imperial • emperor

Lutherans and Prayer
About Lutherans and prayer, why aren't Lutherans better at prayer? After all, prayer was important in Luther's daily life. And what confidence do we have when we do approach God in prayer--or are we too afraid that those prayers might actually be answered (Beware of what you pray for, God will answer it)? Take a cursory look at prayer as we explore this fascinating topic.
• lutheran • prayer • wittenberg • ice cream • peter

Philipp Melanchthon: Luther's Right Hand Man
Voted the most influential Lutheran outside of Martin Luther, this article takes a brief look at Philipp Melanchthon and his role in the Lutheran Reformation as well as his role after Luther's death.
• philipp melanchthon • martin luther • augsburg • confessions • wittenberg

American Anime Award winners
Fullmetal Alchemist was the big winner at the first annual American Anime Awards ceremony in New York City.
• american anime awards • fcl • fullmetal alchemist • final fantasy vii: advent children • vic mignogna

Johann Bugenhagen: A Pastor's Pastor
A look at the pastor who served Martin Luther during the Reformation and the important role he played in the Reformer's work.
• john bugenhagen • pastor • reformation • martin • luther

Reformation Party
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
• luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire

Travel to Martin Luther Sights
Top sights in Germany associated with Protestant church reformer Martin Luther are Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, Eisenach, the Wartburg, Erfurt, Eisleben, Worms, and Coburg.
• martin luther sights in germany • lutherstadt wittenberg • travel to saxony anhalt • german unesco world heritage sites • wartburg


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