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King Sigismund of Poland and Martin Luther : the Reformation before confessionalization /

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The Polish monarchy had a great impact on the rise of Lutheranism. King Sigismund (1506-1548) turned a blind eye to many Lutheran activities, and this study sees his tacit acceptance as an argument for the notion that he didn't see Lutheranism as a threat to the existing catholic Christianity,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nowakowska, Natalia, 1977- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Sigismund > I, > King of Poland, > 1467-1548.
Luther, Martin, > 1483-1546.
Luther, Martin, > 1483-1546
Sigismund > I, > King of Poland, > 1467-1548
Reformation > Poland.
Church and state > Poland > History > 16th century.
Réforme (Christianisme) > Pologne.
Église et État > Pologne > Histoire > 16e siècle.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Church and state
Reformation
Poland
1500-1599
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The Polish monarchy had a great impact on the rise of Lutheranism. King Sigismund (1506-1548) turned a blind eye to many Lutheran activities, and this study sees his tacit acceptance as an argument for the notion that he didn't see Lutheranism as a threat to the existing catholic Christianity, but as a variant form of the same faith.
Physical Description:1 online resource (294 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192542915
0192542915
9780191851346
0191851345