Episode 149: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
The History of English Podcast
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Luther's German New Testament
Around 15 21, with luther enjoying the protection of the local saxon leader, he finally set about translating the bible into german. He worked mainly from the greek bible composed by erasmus a few years earlier. And in september f 15 22, his translation was finally completed. But authorities back in england were starting to take luther's message much more seriously. They conducted large book burnings in london and cambridge in 15 21 to combat the growing influence of luther's writings. These religious fractures in central europe would soon turn into deep political factors.
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