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saint of Frederick the Wise, elector of Saxony (1486-1525). The first of these reli quaries (fig. 1) is a silver statuette of the martyred apostle, who appears standing on a pedestal that bears the coat of arms of electoral Saxony as he reads from a book, his skin draped over his right arm. It housed five particles of bone from the
Scholars have concentrated on Luther’s interactions with the elector of Saxony Frederick III, “the Wise” (1463–1525, r. 1486–1525), during the early Reformation. Less scholarly attention has been paid to the relationship between Luther and the electors of Saxony during the reign of Frederick’s brother John the Steadfast (1468–1532 ...
Apr 8, 2024 · to experience a conversion as shocking. It was the Electors of Saxony who had protected Luther when the Emperor put a price on his head, and Saxony was the cradle of the Reformation. August was therefore turning his back on one of the defining elements of the Albertine Elect-ors. In addition, he was the head of the Lutheran Church in Saxony and
(“Frederick the Wise”; 1463–1525), elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525.Born in Torgau in January 1463, We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
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Less scholarly attention has been paid to the relationship between Luther and the electors of Saxony during the reign of Frederick’s brother John the Steadfast (1468–1532, r. 1525–1532) and nephew John Frederick (1503–1554, r. 1532–1547), despite the vital role that these rulers played during the development of the new confessional ...
Less scholarly attention has been paid to the relationship between Luther and the electors of Saxony during the reign of Frederick’s brother John the Steadfast (1468–1532, r. 1525–1532) and nephew John Frederick (1503–1554, r. 1532–1547), despite the vital role that these rulers played during the development of the new confessional ...
