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Johannes Mathesius

1504-06-24 – 1565-10-07

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Johannes Mathesius (1504-1565) Johann Adam Lonicerus: III pars iconvm virorvm illvstrivm, qvorvm alii qvidem inter vivos esse iam olim desierunt ... Francfordij ad Moenum : (typis Matthaei Beckeri), 1598Credit: Johann Adam Lonicerus

Life & Legacy

Johannes Mathesius (June 24, 1504 – October 7, 1565), also called Johann Mathesius or John Mathesius, was a German minister and a Lutheran reformer. He is best known for his compilation of Martin Luther's Table Talk, or notes taken of Luther's conversation and published afterwards. He rivaled Anton Lauterbach in his diligence in notetaking, and surpassed him in the discrimination with which he arranged it.

Occupation & Career

theologian, mineralogist, Christian minister, Protestant theologian, Protestant reformer, pastor, teacher, hymnwriter

Education

University of Ingolstadt

Faith & Community

Lutheranism

Legacy Highlights

Church

Lutheranism

Education & Institutions

University of Ingolstadt

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q89904 — wikidata View source

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