Theologian in classroom, confession, and controversy 7 by robert kolb, irene dingel, timothy j. The german scholar and humanist philip melancthon 14971560 was the chief systematic theologian of the early reformation and principal author of the famous augsburg confession of 1530. Melanchthon and the english reformation after luther and henry viii. He stands next to luther and john calvin as a reformer, theologian, and moulder of. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation 1st. This article is about the book by philip melanchthon. Sometimes he would begin his day at two oclock in the morning.
Philipp melanchthon, original name philipp schwartzerd, born february 15, 1497, bretten, palatinate germanydied april 19, 1560, probably wittenberg, saxony, german author of the augsburg confession of the lutheran church 1530, humanist, reformer, theologian, and educator. His book, the title of which means common places, is a short considering the project theological treatment of different topics in the bible. Melanchthon, which is a greek translation of the guys given name, seems like an interesting character. Nov 17, 2014 this is the second part of my lecture on the english reformation. Philip melanchthon was a german lutheran reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the lutheran reformation. These events were, in part, associated with the wider european protestant reformation, a religious and political movement that affected the practice of christianity across western and central europe. Martin luther and phillip melanchthons contributions in educational reform in the protestant reformation the life of martin luther is frequently studied and his ideas are widely known. The humanistic, fideistic philosophy of philip melanchthon 1497. In his book of visitation, melanchthon outlines a school plan that recommends schools to teach latin only. Anyone interested in the history of the lutheran reformation will find that this book, the first lutheran work of systematic theology, is presented in a very lively, accessible english translation, with extensive, helpful footnotes that explain the people and concepts used by melanchthon to explain the gospel. He was a friend of martin luther and defended his views. Melanchthon was one of the most widely published and respected thinkers in his own day, who authored some of the sixteenthcenturys most important books on latin and greek grammar, rhetoric, dialectics, and history, to say nothing of his theological output, which included the first overview of protestant theology, the first protestant. In an overture to the english king, henry viii, to gain the english crown as converts.
Philip melanchthon renaissance and reformation oxford. Schofield, philip melanchthon and the english reformation london, 2006. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. In 1521 melanchthon published the loci communes, the first systematic treatment of the new wittenberg. Melanchthon assigned psychology to physiologythe scientific branch of philosophy. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation further, luthers movement was guided after its initial stages by philip melanchthon, someone far closer to erasmuss gentility than luthers volatility. Philip melanchthon, born philipp schwartzerdt, was a german reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the. The best books on the reformation five books expert. J ohn s chofield s philip melanchthon and the english reformation is based on research which contributed to the authors doctoral thesis newcastle, 2003, which examined the failure of the spread of lutheranism during the henrician reformation.
What did martin luther 14831546, philip melanchthon. The research conveys melanchthon s mediating influence in disputes between reformation churches, in particular between the. In the early days of the reformation, melanchthon worked tirelessly to prepare literature. Luther and melanchthons responses to events in england in this period show that they were generally wellinformed. Philip melanchthon article about philip melanchthon by. The work concentrates on one of the chief architects of lutheranism during its first phase of confessionalization, the bretten humanist philip. Wengert and nicole kuropka 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Philip melanchthon article about philip melanchthon by the. Evangelical priests to this day are ordained with this confession. He worked on the first edition of luthers new testament.
Philip melancthon was born philip schwartzerd at bretten in swabia, the son of george and barbara schwartzerd. List of books and articles about english reformation. Based on several already completed writings and on the negotiations of augsburg, melanchthon wrote the first great confession confessio of the reformation the augsburg confession confessio augustana. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Accounts of the nailing of his ninetyfive theses on the door of the castle church in wittenberg and his condemnation at the diet of worms are considered by. At luthers side melanchthon helped spread the reformation, for example in his. Philipp melanchthon february 16, 1497 april 19, 1560, born philipp schwartzerdt, was a german reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the lutheran reformation, and an influential designer of educational systems. Loci communes or loci communes rerum theologicarum seu hypotyposes theologicae latin for common places in theology or fundamental doctrinal themes was a work by the lutheran theologian philipp melanchthon published in 1521 other, modified editions were produced during the life of the author in 1535, 1543 and 1559. Aug 24, 2019 philipp melanchthon 16 february 1497 19 april 1560 a german reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the lutheran reformation, and an influential designer of educational systems wikipedia.
This article explores the reception of the english reformation in wittenberg, focusing on the reactions of martin luther and philip melanchthon as revealed by their correspondence. Martin luther and phillip melanchthons contributions in. He concludes that philip melanchthon and queen elizabeth i, the preceptor of germany and the english deborah, were soulmates who never met 204. Email citation this model descriptive bibliography of over 3,000 pages, the work of a lifetime, details every extant printed edition of the works of melanchthon published before his death. Loci communes or loci communes rerum theologicarum seu hypotyposes theologicae was a work by the lutheran theologian philipp melanchthon published in 1521 other, modified. Philipp melanchthon 16 february 1497 19 april 1560 a german reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the lutheran reformation, and an influential designer of educational systems wikipedia. Feb 01, 2014 this is arguably philip melanchthon s most important work. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation john. John schofields philip melanchthon and the english reformation is a compelling account of the confluence of the developments in lutheran theology in the half century after the break from rome and the efforts of the government of england to shape the direction of the anglican church. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation 1st edition. Loci communes 1521 by philip melanchthon and translated by christian preus saint louis.
Though there were many important figures in the history of the lutheran reformation and luthers list of colleagues and friends was long, the friendship and partnership of these two men towered above any other relationship in wittenberg or beyond. After luthers death, melanchthon became the spokesman of the reformation. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It is a sine qua non for further melanchthon research.
The best books on the reformation, as recommended by the historian peter marshall, one of the leading scholars of the period. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Speaking for the reformation, the expository times 126, no. Martin luther and phillip melanchthon s contributions in educational reform in the protestant reformation 2406 words 10 pages accounts of the nailing of his ninetyfive theses on the door of the castle church in wittenberg and his condemnation at the diet of worms are considered by many in the western world to be common knowledge.
It looks at how henry, following his break with rome, flirted with lutheranism as a doctrine to replace catholicism, before the eventual collapse of the policy and its replacement with a more moderate. List of books and articles about english reformation online. This model descriptive bibliography of over 3,000 pages, the work of a lifetime, details every extant printed edition of the works of melanchthon published before his death. Foxe presented a book of articles of faith and ceremonies to convocation, which. This is arguably philip melanchthons most important work.
Professor simo heininen encouraged me to look into philip melanchthons connection to the english reformation, and referred me to the university of california history department. Philip melanchthons influence on the english theological. It looks at how henry, following his break with rome, flirted with lutheranism as a doctrine to replace catholicism, before the eventual collapse of the policy and its replacement with a more moderate reform programme under cranmer. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. In november, philip received a letter from copenhagen from one john spithovius, a former pupil of philip melanchthon in wittenberg, who had stayed in philips house. He stands next to luther and calvin as a reformer, theologian, and molder of protestantism.
The intimate connection between the new learning and the reformation itself is shown in the pursuits of men who were to be prominent in the reformation in central europe. His earliest education was supervised by his father and. This is the second part of my lecture on the english reformation. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation st andrews. It looks at how henry, following his break with rome, flirted with lutheranism as a doctrine to replace catholicism, before the eventual collapse of the pol. With these words, philip melanchthon and martin luther described one another. He led in producing a series of new testament expositions early 1520s, the wittenberg commentary with his own works on the gospels of matthew and john, followed by commentaries on pauls epistles to the romans and the colossians, as well as other biblical books. Melanchthon had been worried about radicals like the anabaptists ever since the zwickau prophets and munzters rebellion and these concerns can be traced in the structure of. These events were, in part, associated with the wider european protestant reformation, a religious and political movement that affected the practice of christianity. Philip melanchthon and the english reformation by daly. This study addresses the theological contribution to the english reformation of martin luther s friend and associate, philip melanchthon. Image and substance, journal of ecclesiastical history 4 1997, 70522. Apr 15, 2020 philipp melanchthon, german author of the augsburg confession of the lutheran church 1530, humanist, reformer, theologian, and educator. Aug 28, 2016 philip melanchthon, born philipp schwartzerdt, was a german reformer, collaborator with martin luther, the first systematic theologian of the protestant reformation, intellectual leader of the.