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Lutheran: A Legacy of Faith and Reform The term "Lutheran" is deeply rooted in the history of religious reform, particularly associated with Martin Luther (1483-1546

Background imageLutheran Collection: South harbour and City Center Skyline, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

South harbour and City Center Skyline, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: Tram in front of the Cathedral, Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Tram in front of the Cathedral, Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: Cathedral and Alexander II Statue, Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Cathedral and Alexander II Statue, Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: Cathedral at the Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Cathedral at the Senate Square, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: View towards the Cathedral, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

View towards the Cathedral, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: South harbour and City Center Skyline at dusk, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

South harbour and City Center Skyline at dusk, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: South harbour and City Center Skyline at sunset, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

South harbour and City Center Skyline at sunset, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: Temppeliaukio Church or Rock Church, interior, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Temppeliaukio Church or Rock Church, interior, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageLutheran Collection: USA, Pennsylvania, Ephrata, Ephrata Cloister, buildings of the 1732 Lutheran Pietist Sect

USA, Pennsylvania, Ephrata, Ephrata Cloister, buildings of the 1732 Lutheran Pietist Sect

Background imageLutheran Collection: Romania, Transylvania, Brasov, Black Church, morning

Romania, Transylvania, Brasov, Black Church, morning

Background imageLutheran Collection: Romania, Transylvania, Brasov, elevated city view with Black Church and Town Hall tower

Romania, Transylvania, Brasov, elevated city view with Black Church and Town Hall tower, dawn

Background imageLutheran Collection: The Cloisters at the Dome Cathedral, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

The Cloisters at the Dome Cathedral, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Background imageLutheran Collection: Riga Dome Cathedral at Dusk, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Riga Dome Cathedral at Dusk, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Background imageLutheran Collection: Austria, Salzburg, View of the Protestant parish Salzburg Christ Church, Salzach River

Austria, Salzburg, View of the Protestant parish Salzburg Christ Church, Salzach River and Hohensalzburg Castle above The Old City

Background imageLutheran Collection: Romania, Transylvania, Saschiz, fortified Saxon Church, 15th century, elevated view

Romania, Transylvania, Saschiz, fortified Saxon Church, 15th century, elevated view

Background imageLutheran Collection: View of Hauptkirche Sankt Katharinen (St. Catherines Church) from Speicherstadt

View of Hauptkirche Sankt Katharinen (St. Catherines Church) from Speicherstadt, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

Background imageLutheran Collection: Husavik, northern Iceland. Lutheran church

Husavik, northern Iceland. Lutheran church

Background imageLutheran Collection: Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark. The dome of the Frederiks Church called

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark. The dome of the Frederiks Church called " The Marble Church" (Marmorkirken)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Dresden Frauenkirche lutheran church in Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Dresden Frauenkirche lutheran church in Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLutheran Collection: Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavík

Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavík
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) high, it is the largest church in Iceland

Background imageLutheran Collection: Maurice (1521-1553). Elector of Saxony (1547-1553)

Maurice (1521-1553). Elector of Saxony (1547-1553). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageLutheran Collection: Broadsheet in Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession of 153... ca. 1730

Broadsheet in Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession of 153... ca. 1730
Broadsheet in Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession of 1530, ca. 1730

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90036373

DDE-90036373
Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Ventspils, Town Hall Square, Nicholas Evangelical Lutheran Church Date: 29/11/2006

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90036355

DDE-90036355
Latvia, Riga, Old Riga, Vecriga, elevated town view from St. Peter's Lutheran Church Date: 29/11/2006

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90036351

DDE-90036351
Latvia, Riga, Old Riga, Vecriga, elevated view from St. Peter's Lutheran Church balcony Date: 29/11/2006

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029150

DDE-90029150
Finland, Helsinki, Senate Square, Senaatintori, Tuomiokirko, Lutheran Cathedral Date: 29/11/2006

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029149

DDE-90029149
Finland, Helsinki, Senate Square, Senaatintori, Tuomiokirko, Lutheran Cathedral Date: 29/11/2006

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029143

DDE-90029143
Finland, Helsinki. View of the Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko ). Date: 12/08/2003

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029135

DDE-90029135
Finland, Helsinki. Views of city from harbor, including Lutheran Cathedral. Date: 12/08/2003

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029131

DDE-90029131
Finland, Helsinki. The Lutheran Cathedral, Tuomiokirkko, overlooks the city. Date: 12/08/2003

Background imageLutheran Collection: DDE-90029129

DDE-90029129
Europe, Finland, Helsinki. The statue of Alexander II in Senate Square with Lutheran Cathedral in the background Date: 27/12/2007

Background imageLutheran Collection: Emanuel Swedenborg, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Emanuel Swedenborg, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960995 Emanuel Swedenborg, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688-1772)

Background imageLutheran Collection: George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian

George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian
6040087 George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian of the Protestant Reformation)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian

Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian
6040084 Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian, reformer and hymnwriter)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Lutheran reformer

Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Lutheran reformer
6040073 Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Lutheran reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, German Lutheran reformer)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Jakob Boehme, German theologian (engraving)

Jakob Boehme, German theologian (engraving)
3647938 Jakob Boehme, German theologian (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jakob Boehme (1575-1624), German theologian

Background imageLutheran Collection: Philipp Spener, German Lutheran theologian (engraving)

Philipp Spener, German Lutheran theologian (engraving)
3647554 Philipp Spener, German Lutheran theologian (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philipp Spener (1635-1705), German Lutheran theologian

Background imageLutheran Collection: Hans Tausen, Danish Lutheran theologian of the Reformation (engraving)

Hans Tausen, Danish Lutheran theologian of the Reformation (engraving)
3647415 Hans Tausen, Danish Lutheran theologian of the Reformation (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Tausen (1494-1561)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Philipp Melanchthon, German Protestant reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther (engraving)

Philipp Melanchthon, German Protestant reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther (engraving)
6014848 Philipp Melanchthon, German Protestant reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther (engraving) by Holbein the Younger

Background imageLutheran Collection: Luther on his death-bed, illustration from The History of Protestantism

Luther on his death-bed, illustration from The History of Protestantism
621401 Luther on his death-bed, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLutheran Collection: Pastor Olaf at the Conference at Upsala, illustration from

Pastor Olaf at the Conference at Upsala, illustration from
621394 Pastor Olaf at the Conference at Upsala, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageLutheran Collection: Millon and the Lutheran (engraving)

Millon and the Lutheran (engraving)
2791136 Millon and the Lutheran (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millon and the Lutheran)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Luther Chalice, (gilded silver)

Luther Chalice, (gilded silver)
XPH308481 Luther Chalice, (gilded silver) by German School, (16th century); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach, Germany; (add.info)

Background imageLutheran Collection: Portrait of Paul Gerhardt

Portrait of Paul Gerhardt
XEE2971278 Portrait of Paul Gerhardt by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 - 27 May 1676) was a German theologian

Background imageLutheran Collection: Pendant L Office, or Martin Luthers Doubts, 1860 (oil on panel)

Pendant L Office, or Martin Luthers Doubts, 1860 (oil on panel)
476641 Pendant L Office, or Martin Luthers Doubts, 1860 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 88.3x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageLutheran Collection: Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg

Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg
619649 Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub




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Lutheran: A Legacy of Faith and Reform The term "Lutheran" is deeply rooted in the history of religious reform, particularly associated with Martin Luther (1483-1546), a German theologian who played a pivotal role in shaping Christianity as we know it today. Luther's defense before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms on 17-18 April 1521 marked a significant moment in the Protestant Reformation. During this era, satire against Martin Luther emerged as an expression of dissent or criticism towards his ideas. August Hermann Francke's artwork stands out among these satirical pieces, showcasing the tensions surrounding religious beliefs during that time. Interestingly, even beyond Germany, Lutheranism found its way to places like Reykjavik, Iceland. The Hallgrimskirkja church there serves as a testament to the spread teachings even to remote polar regions. The impact of Lutheranism extended far beyond Europe; it also had profound effects during the French Religious Wars from 1562 to 1598. The Siege of Poitiers in July-September 1569 witnessed Huguenots fighting for their faith amidst political turmoil. Artistic expressions have always been intertwined with religion and culture. The Academy of Fine Arts and Frauenkirche in Dresden exemplify how Lutheran principles influenced architectural masterpieces throughout Saxony, Germany, and Europe. One cannot discuss Lutheran history without acknowledging its critical stance against indulgences - pardons sold by the Catholic Church for remission from sins. Satirical prints were used as powerful tools to criticize this practice and advocate for reform within Christianity. Martin Luther himself remains an iconic figure whose portrait captures his determination and conviction. His life story has been chronicled extensively through works such as Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth I where his influence on religion is evident. Beyond Martin Luther's contributions lies another influential figure - Johann Arndt (1555-1621), a German Lutheran theologian.