Luther: A Blessing to the English

Authors

W. Dallmann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1942

Document Type

Article

Keywords

luther, england, pope, wolsey, lutheran, faith, germany, grace, hamilton, bugenhagen

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

John Skelton, poet-laureate of Oxford, Cambridge, and Loavain, whom Erasmus called "a light and ornament of British literature" and poet-laureate Southey also praised fabulously, was the most popular and audacious writer of his day. Tutor to Henry VIII, he scored the wicked courtiers. Cleric, he castigated the clergy. "Bestial and untaught men," not able to read or spell their own names, they appoint as priests, preferring habitual drunkards that lead disorderly lives to worthy candidates.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Dallmann, W. (1942) "Luther: A Blessing to the English," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 13, Article 56.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol13/iss1/56