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Andreas Osiander starší – jeden z teoretikov reformácie
Andreas Osiander Sr. – Theorist of Reformation

Author(s): Ján Jakubej
Subject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: reformation; mystical conception of faith; Andreas Osiander

Summary/Abstract: Although he did not achieve a degree in theology, Andreas Osiander was very educated man. During years 1520 – 1548 he lived and worked in Norimberg and in following three years (1549 - 1552) in Königsberg. In his scripts he repeatedly appealed to conciliation between Christians and Jews. He is translator of Vulgata and other important scripts. His doctrine of justification was rejected in 1566. He was interested in astronomy and mathematics. On the other hand, his contemporaries often mentioned his abrasive behaviour.

  • Issue Year: 17/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 171-177
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Slovak