Description
Explore the life of a pivotal 16th?century reformer and organizer. This concise biographical sketch of John Bugenhagen, known as Doctor Pomeranus, offers a clear look at a man who helped shape the early Lutheran church.
The book traces his beginnings near Stettin, his education in Greifswald, and the path that led him from medieval scholasticism toward practical reform. It shows how his practical drive and steady leadership earned him trust as a church organizer, preacher, and advisor across Wittenberg, Hamburg, and beyond. It also places him in the broader context of the Reformation, alongside figures such as Luther and Melanchthon, while highlighting his distinctive contributions to church life and governance.
- See how early life and education set the stage for a reformer who blended faith, administration, and common sense.
- Learn about his important roles in Wittenberg and Hamburg, and how he helped shape church order and practice.
- Understand the challenges of reform in German cities and how he navigated disputes and doctrinal debates.
- Get a window into 16th?century religious life, collaboration among reformers, and the human side of a church leader.
Ideal for readers of church history and biographical sketches who want a focused portrait of a key organizer in the Reformation.
ASIN: 1330361334
VSKU: BVV.1330361334.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Walter M. Ruccius
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use
ASIN: 1330361334
VSKU: BVV.1330361334.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Walter M. Ruccius
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use