Luther at the Wartburg
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Luther at the Wartburg
Disguised as Junker Georg, bearded and without a tonsure, he hides from the Church and starts to translate the Bible into German
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1521 1522 Bearded Disguised Hides Luther Martin Protestant Reformation Starts Tonsure Translate Wartburg
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in history when Martin Luther, the German theologian and monk, went into hiding at the Wartburg Castle in 1521. Disguised as Junker Georg, a knight, Luther sought refuge from the Church after refusing to recant his beliefs, which had sparked the Protestant Reformation. The bearded, unshaven man in the photo, with a serious expression and no sign of a tonsure, is a striking representation of Luther in hiding. The Wartburg Castle, perched atop a hill in central Germany, served as a secluded sanctuary for Luther during this critical period. It was here that he began translating the Bible into German, making it accessible to the masses and further fueling the flames of the Reformation. The year was 1521, and the religious and political landscape of Europe was on the brink of significant change. Luther's translation of the Bible into the common language, along with his theological ideas, would challenge the authority of the Catholic Church and lead to the establishment of Protestantism. This image captures the intensity and determination of Luther during this transformative time in history. Luther's translation of the Bible, which was completed in 1522, is considered a cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation and a turning point in the history of the German language. This photo print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into an important moment in the life of this influential figure and the events that shaped the religious and linguistic landscape of Europe.
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