Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Johann Eck Biography and Timeline

Follow Johann Eck through 6 dated historical records for Germany.

Johann Eck, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1519–1519Years on this page

1519

Debate with Andreas Karlstadt

Theologian · Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Opens the Leipzig disputation against Andreas Karlstadt.

Leipzig Debate Conclusion

Theologian · Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Completes the Leipzig disputation after weeks of debate with Karlstadt and Luther.

Papal Authority Argument

Theologian · Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Challenges Luther over papal authority and the teachings condemned at Constance.

Leipzig Debate

Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine

Reformation, The

Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine

Sola Scripture

Leipzig · Religion / Protestant Church

Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine

Records, sources and methodology

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