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Interview: Professor Lyndal Roper on the German Peasants' War

Tides of History

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Reassessing the German Peasants' War

This chapter reevaluates the German Peasants' War by emphasizing the roles of women and the interconnectedness of religion, ecology, and moral economy. It examines how Martin Luther's evolving thoughts during the conflict influenced social and theological dynamics, leading to a significant shift in his stance against the peasant uprising. The discussion highlights the broader implications of these events for understanding the Reformation and its radical ideas.

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