The consequences of 'Against the Robbing and Murdering Hordes of Peasants' Flashcards
Why was Luther blamed for the violent repression of peasants and for the imposition of even harsher conditions?
Because the pamphlet was published whilst the rebels were being suppressed.
What negative role did the pamphlet play for Luther?
Losing Luther mass support, particular among peasants.
What positive role did the pamphlet play for Luther?
It won him princely support of those already contemplating religious support.
What did the pamphlet confirm that the Invocavit sermons had suggested?
That Luther was conservative.
Whose support was more valuable to Luther in the long term?
Princes.
What did the revolt make secular authorities do?
Impose religious reform.
Who issued an edict to remove unsuitable preachers?
Margrave George.
What happened to people that preached rebellion?
They were arrested.
Following the peasants revolt, what was there a clear cut distinction of?
Magesterial reformation and radical reformation
