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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.
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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.
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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.
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German Cities Worth Touring - Wittenberg
Visit the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation in Wittenberg, Germany. For those wishing to follow Luther's footsteps, there are sites and legends galore.
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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.
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Luther's Wedding Celebrated
Nearly 500 years later, Wittenberg, Germany, continues to celebrate the wedding of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora.
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95 Thesis
The 95 Thesis that Luther posted, translated into English.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Background to Homiletics
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
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A Brief History of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod: Part 1
A multi-part look at the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, which began in 1918 as the Reorganised Norwegian Lutheran Synod, but traces its roots back to the 1840's when Norwegian Lutherans first came to America. Footnotes are marked and will be denoted after the final installment. This forum will endeavor to look at the various aspects of Lutheranism and the histories of the various Lutheran synods. This article is written from the point of view of the ELS.
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American Anime Award winners
Fullmetal Alchemist was the big winner at the first annual American Anime Awards ceremony in New York City.
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Luther The Reformer by James M. Kittelson
This article will examine James Kittelson's excellent biography of Protestant reformer Martin Luther.
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Luther as a Student
What was Luther's schooling like? What did he study? How did that schooling prepare Luther for the work God had in plan for him?
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Wartburg Castle
A look at the Wartburg Castle, its architecture, its history, its place in Germany,and its place in the Reformation. Dating back almost to the first millenium, the castle has been a witness to history and a midwife of the Reformation.
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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.
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Eisleben--Where Luther Entered and Exited This World
A brief look at the mining town where Luther was born and where he died. In total, he spent only a few months of his life in this town--yet it was where Luther was born to temporal life, born in new life through baptism, and borne to eternal life.
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Martin Luther's Theology: Change in the Church
This article briefly explores Martin Luther's theology.
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A Look at the Augsburg Confession, Introduction
An overview of the Augsburg Confession, its roots, why it was written, and who wrote the confession. This confession appears in several Lutheran hymnals.
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Why We Left Lutheranism-- Foundation Human not Divine
This dialogue reviews whether the Lutheran church has origins in man or in Scripture. What determines whether a church is man-made or of God?
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Notes on the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" written and composed by Martin Luther, Protestant Reformation founder.
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Lucas Cranach the Elder Show
Is Lucas Cranach the Elder, painter, engraver, printmaker and illustrator, the most important artist of the German Renaissance or just another also-ran?
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Martin Luther and The Ninety-Five Theses
Discrepancies exist as to the proclamation of the Theses, but scholars agree that an angry Luther questioned the theology behind indulgence sales & the status of sinners.
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Martin Luther, Writer of Hymns
Martin Luther, German monk, theologian, university professor and father of protestantism, was also a hymn-writer and composer.
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Apology (Part 20): Article XV (VIII), Of Human Traditions in the Church
Melanchthon addresses the human traditions that have come into the church and have become a law unto themselves. Lutherans today sometimes fall into this trap. May Melanchthon's words cause us to review our traditions and see if they are still edifying.
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Electors of Saxony in Luther’s Time: John Frederick the Magnanimous
John Frederick, the Magnanimous, the last Ernestine elector of Saxony, was the last elector Luther served under. Pacifist, but entirely Lutheran, John Frederick earned his nickname through his trials than for his rule.
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Martin Luther and His 95 Theses
Originally meant for academic discussion, Martin Luther's 95 theses resulted in a massive movement that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
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31 October 1517—A Day That Changed History
What exactly happened on that fateful day today in 1517? Why do Lutherans still observe this day? Was Luther a simple monk out to topple the Church? This is an informal and anecdotal look at that pivotal day in history.
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Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Martin Luther, noted for beginning the religious Reformation which is the foundation for most of Protestantism today, was a complex man. He could be gentle and refined, he could be rough and coarse. He could write theology; he could write children’s songs. He could expound his views with vehemence; he could minister compassion or joy. Perhaps his one major fault was his view of the Jews. When his attempts at converting a number of Jews to Christianity failed, he made a list of steps that should be taken against them--steps that were followed hundreds of years later by a German despot named Hitler. But the life of the child, Martin Luther, gives no apparent predisposition of the life of the man.
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The Printing Press
Johannes Gutenburg invented movable type for the printing press, and changed renaissance books.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Eight
Luther again uses his linguistic skills in the interpretation of the Daniel passage, teaching his readers some Hebrew usage and comparing it to the Latin and German. He also uses a put-down you've probably never heard: "Go plant a kiss of peace on a sow's rump."
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The Diet at Augsburg
A look at the Diet at Augsburg from which emerged the Lutheran confessions the Augsburg Confession and the Apology to the Augsburg Confession. Why was this Diet called, what were the threats and issues, and what resolution came from the Diet?
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The Intellectual Context of the Reformation
The immediate intellectual context into which the Protestant Reformation was born was the Renaissance.
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The Reformation After Almost 500 Years
How is the Protestant Reformation doing now almost 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the main door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
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Luther Rated by History
Luther rated #3 for the last millenium? Was that rating too high or top low? What about the reason he's rated #3?
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News Release
A news release on the chalice Martin Luther gave to his sister for her wedding. This chalice is to be used for the 160th anniversary of the oldest Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
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Cross-Culture Ministry in Kenya, Part Nine
A sobering look at the children of Kenya, their trials and tribulations, and the Lutheran ministry among the children. Like me, you'll want to hug your children after reading this.
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Apology to Augsburg: Background
A look at the background to the "Apology to the Augsburg Confession." In coming weeks this forum will study this important Lutheran document.
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Index: 1999-2001
On the seventh day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor tries to make sense of every article published on this forum since its inception. Indices are linked to their articles.
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Interpreting Hamlet
Our image of Hamlet is a durable one - but does it have any basis in the play Shakespeare wrote?
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Nikolaus von Amsdorf
A look at th life of Dr. Nicolaus von Amsdorf, an associate of Luther's.
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Overview of American Lutheran Synods
This is an introduction into an overview of the Lutheran synods in America. Included is a timeline of Lutheran synod history in America.
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Reformation Day
Article about Lutheranism for Reformation Sunday
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