Church Robbers and Reformers in Germany, 1525-1547 : : Confiscation and Religious Purpose in the Holy Roman Empire /

Church Robbers and Reformers in Germany, 1525-1547 : : Confiscation and Religious Purpose in the Holy Roman Empire / / Christopher Ocker.

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This is a study of the religious controversy that broke out with Martin Luther, from the vantage of church property. The controversy eventually produced a Holy Roman Empire of two churches. This is not an economic history. Rather, the book shows how acceptance of confiscation was won, and how theolo...

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Superior document:Studies in Medieval and Reformation Traditions ; 114
VerfasserIn:
Ocker, Christopher,
Place / Publishing House:Leiden; , Boston : : BRILL,, 2006.
Year of Publication:2006
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Studies in Medieval and Reformation Traditions ; 114.
Physical Description:1 online resource (360 p.)
Notes:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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Table of Contents:
  • List of Illustrations
  • Abbreviations
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. Church Property
  • 2. Church Robbers
  • 3. The League of Schmalkalden and the Imperial Chamber Court
  • 4. Theological Advice
  • 5. Toward a Common Position
  • 6. The Schmalkald Recommendation of 1540
  • 7. The Colloquies, the War, and the Peace
  • 8. Dominions
  • Conclusion: Prospect/Retrospect
  • Appendix I. The Theological Recommendation of 1540
  • Appendix II. The Title Page of Martin Luther's A Terrible History and Judgement of God on Thomas Müntzer
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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