The peasants had economic grievances, to be sure, but they also drew inspiration from the message of freedom, or “Fryheit” in German, being preached by theologian Martin Luther, who had recently ...

Professors acknowledged the flaws of some of the early Popes that paved the way for the 15th-century Protestant Reformation ...

being preached by theologian Martin Luther, who had recently launched the Protestant Reformation. Luther’s rejection of the peasants’ cause, however, would help lead to their crushing defeat.

(JTA) — Germany’s main Protestant body distanced itself from the anti-Semitism of its founder, Martin Luther ... 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, the statement read.

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

In 1502 he founded the University of Wittenberg where Martin Luther taught. During Luther's lifetime Wittenberg was the home and intellectual centre of the reformation movement of which the ...

The preacher and civil rights activist tells us that we can all live and work together to make society a better place.

The bestselling historian and podcaster Tom Holland will publish a “big idea” title arguing the the social reforms of the ...

The store is named for both Martin Luther's Reformation—which encouraged a simpler approach to life—and for the idea of reforming clothes. The designers find outdated vintage pieces like slips ...

Biography of Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes), the sixteenth century priest who led the Christian Reformation, and opened up new possibilities in exploration of faith. This movie begins with his vow ...