Last weekend, Matt had the opportunity to visit Wittenberg in Germany, where Martin Luther worked as a monk, nailed the 95 theses to the Cathedral door, and kicked off the Protestant Reformation. The trip was partially paid for by a fund from one of the university professors, and included a conference that focused on the Greek text of the "Sibylline Oracles", a Jewish work dating from about 40-80BC. Here are a few pictures of the trip...
A statue of Luther in the main town square...
A painting of Luther by Cranach, who played a very influential role as the propaganda illustrator for the Protestant Reformation:
Tetzel's Coffer: A moneybox which was used for the payment of indulgences (i.e. reduced time in purgatory). This practice was abominable in Luther's eyes...
The "cloaca"/latrine at Luther's residence, where he claimed to defeat the devil!
The (rebuilt) door of the 95 theses:
Ein Feste Burg: A strong fortress is our God...
Tabletalk: Luther's living room...
The study of Philipp Melanchthon:
A Reformation document in Luther's own handwriting, dating from 1544:
Luther's burial place:
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