Plague, Print, and the Reformation
Title | Plague, Print, and the Reformation PDF eBook |
Author | Erik A. Heinrichs |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2017-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1317080254 |
This book surveys a neglected set of sources, German plague prints and treatises published between 1473 and 1573, in order to explore the intertwined histories of plague, print, medicine and religion during the Reformation era. It argues that a particularly German reform of healing flourished in printed texts during the Renaissance and Reformation as physicians and clerics devised innovative responses to the era’s persistent epidemics. These reforms are "German" since they reflect the innovative trends that originated in or were particularly strong within German-speaking lands, including the rapid growth of vernacular print, Protestantism, and new interest in alchemy and the native plants of Northern Europe that were unknown to the ancients. Their reforms are also "German" in the sense that they unfolded mainly in vernacular print, which encouraged physicians to produce local knowledge, grounded in personal experience and local observations as much as universal theories. This book contributes to the history of medicine and science by tracing the growth of more empirical forms of medical knowledge. It also contributes to the history of the Renaissance and Reformation by uncovering the innovative contributions of various forgotten physicians. This book presents the broadest study of German plague treatises in any language.
Plague, Print, and the Reformation
Title | Plague, Print, and the Reformation PDF eBook |
Author | Erik A. Heinrichs |
Publisher | |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2017-11 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 9781315600697 |
"This book surveys a neglected set of sources, German plague prints and treatises published between 1473 and 1573, in order to explore the intertwined histories of plague, print, medicine and religion during the Reformation era. It argues that a particularly German reform of healing flourished in printed texts during the Renaissance and Reformation as physicians and clerics devised innovative responses to the era's persistent epidemics. These reforms are 'German' since they reflect the innovative trends that originated in or were particularly strong within German-speaking lands, including the rapid growth of vernacular print, Protestantism, and new interest in alchemy and the native plants of Northern Europe that were unknown to the ancients. Their reforms are also 'German' in the sense that they unfolded mainly in vernacular print, which encouraged physicians to produce local knowledge, grounded in personal experience and local observations as much as universal theories. This book contributes to the history of medicine and science by tracing the growth of more empirical forms of medical knowledge. It also contributes to the history of the Renaissance and Reformation by uncovering the innovative contributions of various forgotten physicians. This book presents the broadest study of German plague treatises in any language"--Provided by publisher.
Faith in the Time of Plague
Title | Faith in the Time of Plague PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen M. Coleman |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2021-05-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781733627252 |
Martin Luther and the German Reformation
Title | Martin Luther and the German Reformation PDF eBook |
Author | Rob Sorensen |
Publisher | Anthem Press |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 2016-07-07 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1783084421 |
A concise, critical study of Martin Luther and his impact on the modern world. The book covers Luther’s life, work as a reformer, theological development, and long-term influence. The book is extensively based on the writings of Martin Luther and draws connections between his life and teachings and the modern day world. Intended for use by students, the book assumes no initial familiarity with Luther and would be ideal for any interested person who wants to get to know Martin Luther; one of the key figures in European history.
Living I Was Your Plague
Title | Living I Was Your Plague PDF eBook |
Author | Lyndal Roper |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 294 |
Release | 2021-05-04 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0691205302 |
"Martin Luther inspired strong emotions not only in his religious and political opponents, but also in those who knew him. People either loved or hated him, and even today he can elicit intense emotional reactions. Always a controversial figure, his influence is nonetheless pervasive, particularly in Germany where he has left an indelible imprint on the culture, musical, linguistic, material, and visual. This book reflects on the way Martin Luther carefully crafted an image of himself, how others portrayed him for their own purposes (both during his life and after), and the ongoing legacy of these images. Though Luther had a magnetic quality both in life and in death, Roper does not shy away from discussing and grappling with his less savory side. Luther was highly aggressive and could be foul-mouthed, especially when speaking of his enemies. He was virulently anti-Semitic and he tended toward misogyny, even for a man of his time. Moving nimbly from analysis of Luther's portraits to his dreams, his anti-Pope propaganda, and even the Playmobil Luther figures of today, Roper presents new sides of this complicated man made more complicated by his followers and detractors"--
Disease, Scarcity, and Famine
Title | Disease, Scarcity, and Famine PDF eBook |
Author | Ludwig Lavater |
Publisher | Reformation Heritage Books |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 2021-07-31 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1601788649 |
Outbreaks of disease and famine are nothing new, nor is the responsibility of Christian leaders to respond to such societal devastation. Disease, Scarcity, and Famine assembles sermons from Ludwig Lavater, a leading pastor in Zurich during the sixteenth century, that deal with this subject matter. Lavater explains where plagues ultimately come from, gives reasons God chastises the good as well as the bad with them, and instructs readers on how they should conduct themselves during such outbreaks. He also recounts the divine promises in which God offers help to His elect during trying times. Lavater provides a response to disease both grounded in Scripture and satisfying to the soul. Table of Contents: Foreword - Jonathan Master First Sermon on Scarcity and Famine Second Sermon on Scarcity and Famine Third Sermon on Scarcity and Famine
Fleeing Plague
Title | Fleeing Plague PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Luther |
Publisher | Augsburg Fortress Publishers |
Pages | 79 |
Release | 2023-02-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1506488382 |
With sixteenth century Germany experiencing the ravages of the Bubonic Plague, Martin Luther was asked to comment on whether Christians could flee home and labors on account of the plague. Anna Marie Johnson introduces and comments on Luther's 1527 treatise "Whether One May Flee the Deadly Plague," still surprisingly relevant with the pandemic.