How Dr. Martin Luther Died

Authors

Theo. Hoyer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

2-1-1946

Document Type

Article

Keywords

luther's death, grave, 400th anniversary, catholic, christian church

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Since 1883 Lutherans, and generally all Protestants, have observed the 400th anniversary of the chief events in the life of the great Reformer: Luther's birth; the posting of the Ninety-five Theses; the Diet of Worms; the publication of Luther's two Catechisms; the Diet of Augsburg; the preparation of the Smalcald Articles. This year we reach the end; the 18th of February marks the 400th return of the day of Luther's death. Judging by past experience, notice of this anniversary will be taken in most church periodicals. Not all of it will be friendly; old legends will be warmed up, old suspicions and insinuations repeated. It is well that we recall to memory what is known of Luther's last days.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Hoyer, Theo. (1946) "How Dr. Martin Luther Died," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 17, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol17/iss1/8