Melanchthon as Educator and Humanist

Authors

Carl S. Meyer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1960

Document Type

Article

Keywords

philip melanchthon, humanist, erasmus, educator, john calvin, christian, lutheran, cranmer, england, luther

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Melanchthon, it seems, lacked a sense of humor. Tactful, careful, intent on weighing the pros and cons of each question, working all day even on Sunday, grubbing and grinding, this was Melanchthon according to Martin Luther, who had ample opportunity to observe his friend and colleague.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Meyer, Carl S. (1960) "Melanchthon as Educator and Humanist," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 31, Article 61.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol31/iss1/61