Lutheran Collection (page 7)

Turku (Abo) Lutheran Cathedral, Finland
Turku (Abo) Lutheran Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and was consecrated in 1300. Date: circa 1920

Martin Chemnitz
MARTIN CHEMNITZ German Lutheran theologian Date: 1522 - 1586

LIBERIA: MUHLENBERG MISSION. Seven men at the Lutheran Muhlenberg Mission in Liberia. Photograph, c1895

MARTIN LUTHER & JAN HUS giving communion: woodcut by Lucas Cranach (1472-1553)

SALE OF INDULGENCES in a church, 1525. Colored woodcut from a pamphlet by Martin Luther, 1525

WITTENBERG, GERMANY, 1509. The Castle Church (Schlosskirche) at Wittenberg, Germany, where Martin Luther taught. Woodcut, 1509, by Lucas Cranach the Elder

LUTHERAN BIBLE, 1534. A page, with a woodcut illustration by Lucas Cranach the Elder, from the first edition of Martin Luthers German translation of the complete Bible, Wittenberg, Germany, 1534

N. F. S. GRUNDTVIG (1783-1872). Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig. Danish poet, philosopher
N.F.S. GRUNDTVIG (1783-1872). Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig. Danish poet, philosopher, theologian, and educator. Oil on canvas, 1843, by Christian Albrecht Jensen

GEORG BURCKHARDT (1484-1545). Known as Georg Spalatin. German humanist and Protestant reformer. Woodcut, 1515, by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Stiklestad Church, near the scene of the famous Battle of Stiklestad, Verdal, Nord-Trndelag, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Abraham Calov
ABRAHAM CALOV (CALOVIUS) German Lutheran theologian. Date: 1612 - 1686

CARTOON: LUTHER AND CALVIN. Martin Luther tweaks John Calvins beard, with the Pope caught between them. Satirical 16th century engraving on the controversies between the two reformers

Lutheran Church Of The Redeemer, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Free church at the waterside of Lake Tjornin, Iceland
Free church at the waterside of Lake Tjornin. The Neo-Gothic church was built in 1901 on the shores of Lake Tjornin. Date: circa 1910

Mikael Agricolan Church, Helsinki, Finland
Mikael Agricolan Church in Helsinki, Finland. The Lutheran church is named after Bishop Mikael Agricola, who created the basis for the literary Finnish language. Date: circa 1935

Lutheran Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Cathedral is a Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral and a part of the Empire era centre of Helsinki. It is a neoclassical church, designed by architect, Carl Ludvig Engel, and planner

Copenhagen, Denmark - Frederiks Church
Frederiks Church (Frederiks Kirke), popularly known as The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) for its rococo architecture - an Evangelical Lutheran church in Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: circa 1910s

Lund Cathedral (Lutheran) in Skane (Scania), Swede
View of Lund Cathedral (Lutheran) in Skane (Scania), Sweden, dating from the 12th century. Date: circa 1950s

Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Portrait. Engra
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520

August Hermann Francke (1663-1727). Engraving. Colored
August Hermann Francke (1663-1727). German Lutheran clergyman. Engraving in The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567). Engraving. Colored
Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567) called The Magnanimous. Woodcut by Hans Brosamer (ca.1500-1554). Colored

Latvia. Riga. St. Peters Church. 17th century
Latvia. Riga. St. Peters Church. Lutheran church. 17th century. Rebuilt between 1967-1973. Bell tower and dome

Christian the Younger of Brunswick (1599-1626). Colored engr
Christian the Younger of Brunswick, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1599-1626). German Bishop of Halberstadt and military leader. Colored engraving

Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520. Colored engraving

Finland. Helsinki Cathedral, 1830-1852. Designed by Carl Lud
Helsinki Cathedral. Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral. Designed by Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840) in the neoclassical style

Portrait of John of Saxony (1468-1532) by Lucas Cranach the
John of Saxony (1468-1532). Elector of Saxony (1525-1532). Portrait by the german painter Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). Wittenberg, 1532-1533. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Lutheran Church. Built in 1743. Trappe. United States. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Nicolaus Gallus
NICOLAUS GALLUS German Lutheran churchman and theologian Date: 1516 - 1570

Martin Chemnitz (Elder)
MARTIN CHEMNITZ (Chemnicius) German Lutheran theologian Date: 1522 - 1586

Johannes Draconites
JOHANNES DRACONITES German Lutheran divine and theologian Date: 1494 - 1566

Arndt (Ridley)
JOHANN ARNDT German Lutheran divine, the author of True Christianity Date: 1555 - 1621

Arndt (Turnbull)
JOHANN ARNDT German Lutheran divine, the author of True Christianity Date: 1555 - 1621

Martin Chemnitz (De Brij
MARTIN CHEMNITZ German Lutheran theologian Date: 1522 - 1586

Johann Arndt (Gucht)
JOHANN ARNDT German Lutheran theologian and writer, carried to divine glory by cherubs and a female angel - or is she Fame ? Date: 1555 - 1621

Sir Francis Baring
SIR FRANCIS BARING Grandson of German Lutheran immigrant and cloth manufacturer pictured here with John Baring and C Wall Date: 1740 - 1810

CARPZOV (1679 - 1767)
JOHANN GOTTLOB CARPZOV German Lutheran orientalist Date: 1679 - 1767

Euterpestraat with Lutheran chapel, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Date: circa 1930

General view of Swakopmund, south west Africa
General view of Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia), including the Lutheran church and the Hansa Hotel, with the sea in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Lutheran church in Swakopmund, south west Africa
Lutheran church in Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1912

Marktkirche, Hanover, Germany
The Marktkirche (Market Church of St George and St James), the main Lutheran church in Hanover, Germany. Date: circa 1910

Marco Cassiodoro de Reina (Marcus Cassiodorus Reinius) of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The son of Casiodoro de Reina (or de Reyna)

Johann Ernst Gerhard, German theologian
Johann Ernst Gerhard the Younger (16621707), German Lutheran theologian

Henry Sutphen
HENRY SUTPHEN English Lutheran churchman, preaching in Germany before being arrested for heresy and burnt alive near Hamburg. Date: ? - 1524

Johannes Pappus - 2
JOHANNES PAPPUS German Lutheran churchman and theologian from Lindau on the Bodensee. Date: 1549 - 1610

Johannes Pappus
JOHANNES PAPPUS German Lutheran churchman and theologian from Lindau on the Bodensee. Date: 1549 - 1610

Jean Frederic Oberlin 2
JEAN FREDERIC OBERLIN Alsatian Lutheran pastor, educator and agriculturist who introduced new methods in raising crops and children. Date: 1740 - 1826

Georg Maior - 2
GEORG MAIOR (or Maier) German Lutheran churchman and philologist of Wittenberg. Date: 1502 - 1574

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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.