Martin Lohrmann Sessions 1-4

Martin Lohrmann    
Wartburg Seminary                         
“Reformers Working Together: The Collegial Side of the Lutheran Reformation”
More than just the effort of a single person, the Lutheran Reformation was the product of rich collaboration and collegiality. This presentation will begin with Luther’s early relationships with people like Staupitz and Spalatin to show that he had strong mentors, friends and colleagues from the beginning. We will then look at Luther’s relationships with people in Wittenberg like Melanchthon, Karlstadt, Amsdorf and Cranach to see that Luther belonged to a circle of reformers in Wittenberg. Other important reformers outside Wittenberg like Barnes, Brenz and Osiander will also be introduced, noting how they helped shape the Reformation across distances. Finally, we will study examples of collegial reform visible in works like the Saxon Visitation, the Torgau Articles, and the production of the Luther Bible.