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Kenneth G. Appold
James Hastings Nichols Professor of Reformation History at Princeton Theological Seminary and author of Luther and the Peasants: Religion, Ritual, and the Revolt of 1525 (Oxford UP, 2025).
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Oct 28, 2025
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Kenneth G. Appold, "Luther and the Peasants: Religion, Ritual, and the Revolt Of 1525" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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Kenneth G. Appold, a Reformation history expert at Princeton, dives into his book about the 1525 German Peasants' Revolt. He reveals how the uprising was marked by strong religious motivations rather than just socioeconomic strife. Appold highlights the peasants' demands in the Twelve Articles and discusses the role of clergy, such as Thomas Müntzer. He explores Luther's shifting responses, from initial support to calls for suppression, and emphasizes the peasants' commitment to peace and communal values. A refreshing angle on a pivotal moment in history!
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