Luther and Cajetan
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Luther and Cajetan
At Augsburg, he defends his theology before Cardinal Cajetan, but refuses to retract his views : he leaves Augsburg
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1518 Augsburg Cardinal Defends Luther Martin Protestant Reformation Refuses Theology Cajetan
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Protestant Reformation, as Martin Luther stands firm before Cardinal Cajetan during the Diet of Augsburg in October 1518. The scene takes place in the Imperial City of Augsburg, where Luther had been summoned to defend his theological views before the Cardinal, who was acting as the representative of Pope Leo X. Luther, a German professor of theology, had recently nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg, sparking a theological debate that would soon grow into a full-blown religious movement. At the Diet of Augsburg, Luther was given an opportunity to present his views to the Catholic Church and potentially find a compromise. However, as seen in this print, Luther refused to retract his beliefs, leading to his eventual expulsion from the assembly. Cardinal Cajetan, a prominent theologian and a leading figure in the Catholic Church, is depicted in the image as a stern and determined figure, wearing the red robes and hat of his cardinalate. Luther, on the other hand, is shown with a determined expression, his hands folded in front of him as he stands resolute in his convictions. The background of the print is filled with onlookers, some in support of Luther, others in opposition, adding to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. This historical print offers a fascinating glimpse into the events of the Reformation, a time of great upheaval and change in European history. It serves as a reminder of the courage and conviction of figures like Martin Luther, who helped shape the religious and political landscape of Europe for generations to come.
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