German Reformation 3

Author: dandeliondavis

Date: October 15, 2017

by dandeliondavis
10-15-17
Emporer Charles V summoned Martin Luther to Worms in 1521 to recant what he had said but Luther refused
You will come stand trial in Worms and recant your statements
I refuse to recant my statements
Charles V issued the imperial order "Edict of Worms" which made Luther an outlaw and heretic. No one is to give shelter or food to Luther
I am making an imperial order, you are an outlaw and a heretic
Prince Frederick the Wise of Saxony housed and fed Luther for over a year in one of his mighty castles. While hiding Luther translated the New Testament into German so the people could read it
There are still poeple that follow me and i will show all