John Frederick-Lutheran Elector

Focusing on the life and contributions of John Frederick the Magnanimous, this collection of essays highlights his pivotal role in promoting the Reformation and leading the Evangelicals during the Smalcald War. Despite his five-year imprisonment following the battle at Muhlberg, he continued to advocate for significant educational reforms, including the establishment of a new Lutheran university in Jena. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of his birth in 2003, the essays provide insight into his enduring legacy and influence on Lutheranism.