The story of Wittenberg
Town in Saxony, Germany, where the complete Luther Bible was first printed in 1534.
Wittenberg. Town in Saxony, Germany, where the complete Luther Bible was first printed in 1534.
31 Oct 1517
Ninety-Five Theses, written at Wittenberg.
The text announces a debate at Wittenberg, and the letter that carried it to Archbishop Albert is dated there.
1522
Luther’s German New Testament (1522), written at Wittenberg.
Revised at Wittenberg after Luther returned, with Melanchthon and others.
Wittenberg, involved in The spread of Luther’s writings.
Wittenberg, location of University of Wittenberg.
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