Death of Maximilian I
Death of Maximilian I
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1519 in Germany
Explore 24 historical events and records for Germany in 1519.
Historical records for Germany in 1519
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January
June
Arrival for Leipzig Debate
Arrives in Leipzig for the theological disputation with Johann Eck.
Debate with Andreas Karlstadt
Opens the Leipzig disputation against Andreas Karlstadt.
Debate with Johann Eck
Begins disputation with Johann Eck before Luther enters the debate.
Imperial Election
Elected emperor with support from Frederick III the Wise.
Imperial Election
Declines imperial ambitions and helps Charles V secure election.
Leipzig Debate Patron
Permits the Leipzig disputation to be held under Saxon authority.
July
Debate with Johann Eck
Begins his direct theological debate with Johann Eck.
Leipzig Debate Conclusion
Completes the Leipzig disputation after weeks of debate with Karlstadt and Luther.
Council Authority Challenged
Argues that church councils can err, sharpening his break with established authority.
Jan Hus Comparison
Accepts that some teachings of Jan Hus condemned at Constance were genuinely Christian.
Leipzig Debate Support
Supports Luther during the disputation and follows its theological arguments closely.
Papal Authority Argument
Challenges Luther over papal authority and the teachings condemned at Constance.
Other events (month unknown)
An Address to the Nobility of the German Nation
Publication of "On the Freedom of a Christian Man". Publication of "On the Babyonian Captivity of the Church of God". Publication of "An Address to the Nobility of the German Nation"
Leipzig Debate
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
Leipzig Debate
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
On the Babyonian Captivity of the Church of God
Publication of "On the Freedom of a Christian Man". Publication of "On the Babyonian Captivity of the Church of God". Publication of "An Address to the Nobility of the German Nation"
On the Freedom of a Christian Man
Publication of "On the Freedom of a Christian Man". Publication of "On the Babyonian Captivity of the Church of God". Publication of "An Address to the Nobility of the German Nation"
Reformation, The
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
Reformation, The
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
Sola Scripture
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
Sola Scripture
Luther debates with Johann Eck arguing that sola scriptura (scripture alone) is the basis for Christian faith and doctrine
Trial
Luther is summoned to Rome on a charge of heresy for implying the Pope is fallible
Trial
Luther is summoned to Rome on a charge of heresy for implying the Pope is fallible. Luther is forced to deny the divine authority of the Church
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