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TextKurtzer vnterricht von gerechtigkeit Christlicher Obrigkeit in erwelung vnd beruffung der Kirchendiener : zusammen gezogen, aus heiliger Göttlicher schrifft, aus den Patribus, vnd den furnembsten Theologen zu vnser zeit, Luthero vnd andern mehr
Saccus, Siegfried, 1527-1596Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation.Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation. -
TextTo the Most Reverend Fathers in God, William Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England and metropolitan, and John Lord Archbishop of York, Primate of England and metropolitan.
James II, King of England, 1633-1701Summary: An address to the Archbishop of Canterbury by James II.Summary: An address to the Archbishop of Canterbury by James II. -
TextVonn dem Ampt der Fürsten : vnd welcher Gestalt inen das auss Gottes Befelch aufflegen thüe die Abstellung der Missbräuch in den Kirchen
Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560Summary: Tract on the duties and responsibilties of civic leaders, and on the relationship between church and state, first published in Latin a year earlier.Summary: Tract on the duties and responsibilties of civic leaders, and on the relationship between church and state, first published in Latin a year earlier.