This is an important week in the life of the Global Church. 500 years ago the Protestant Reformation began. For many in Christian circles, this anniversary has been talked about for many months. Others who may not live in that space, may not realize its coming up this October 31. But instead of writing yet more thoughts on this anniversary that has been so well documented, I thought we could share some insights from others. Enjoy this simple curation and I hope it allows you to better appreciate this significant event.
The Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon
Conwell put out this very insightful infographic on the 500 Years of
Protestantism. http://www.gordonconwell.edu/shared-content-temp-research/documents/236e0d3b6-d706-4bcf-a892-87a608c59104-18.pdf
Robert Saler wrestles with Luther’s contribution to freedom in the church while recognizing his flaws and faulty thinking about Jews and other minorities. https://www.faithandleadership.com/robert-saler-why-500th-anniversary-reformation-important-study-today
Richard Gunderman highlights all that Luther did in making Scripture available in the German language and, through that process, promoting literacy, freedom and the individual’s freedom to learn. http://theconversation.com/on-the-reformations-500th-anniversary-remembering-martin-luthers-contribution-to-literacy-77540
Alex Duke shares 4 ways the Reformation has changed the Church, including how it reframed the role of the priest/pastor. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-the-reformation-changed-the-church
Here is a great list of 50 things most people don’t know about Luther written by Timoty Wengert including this one, “Luther lectured at the University of Wittenberg on one book of the Bible (Genesis) for 10 years (1535-1545).” https://www.livinglutheran.org/2017/06/reformation-500-50-things-may-not-know-luther/
The new Museum of the Bible in Washington DC (Opening on Nov 17 of this year) has a wonderful collection of audio, video and text on Luther’s impact on Scripture: https://www.museumofthebible.org/reformation
Robert Saler wrestles with Luther’s contribution to freedom in the church while recognizing his flaws and faulty thinking about Jews and other minorities. https://www.faithandleadership.com/robert-saler-why-500th-anniversary-reformation-important-study-today
Richard Gunderman highlights all that Luther did in making Scripture available in the German language and, through that process, promoting literacy, freedom and the individual’s freedom to learn. http://theconversation.com/on-the-reformations-500th-anniversary-remembering-martin-luthers-contribution-to-literacy-77540
Alex Duke shares 4 ways the Reformation has changed the Church, including how it reframed the role of the priest/pastor. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-the-reformation-changed-the-church
Here is a great list of 50 things most people don’t know about Luther written by Timoty Wengert including this one, “Luther lectured at the University of Wittenberg on one book of the Bible (Genesis) for 10 years (1535-1545).” https://www.livinglutheran.org/2017/06/reformation-500-50-things-may-not-know-luther/
The new Museum of the Bible in Washington DC (Opening on Nov 17 of this year) has a wonderful collection of audio, video and text on Luther’s impact on Scripture: https://www.museumofthebible.org/reformation
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