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Erich Bryner, "Den wahren Gott recht erkennen und anrufen": Der älteste Schaffhauser Katechismus von Johann Konrad Ulmer 1568/69, 2019
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Dem Schwarzen Tod singend die Stirn bieten: Die bislang übersehene poetische Ader des Berner Dekans Johann Haller (1523–1575). Mit einem editorischen Anhang
No full textIn the historical reconstruction of early modern conditions, different kinds of sources such as chronicles, diaries, letters or various archival documents have always been considered to be standard fare. But more inconspicuous testimonies such as keyword-like calendar notes recorded for personal use or literary documents such as song texts, on the other hand, have usually received less attention. This article shows that the evaluation of such supposedly less relevant source material can lead to interesting new insights as well. With the example of three songs from the years 1563 to 1568, signed with the initials J. H. and kept as unique specimens in three different libraries, it is shown that they can be attributed to the well-known Bernese dean Johann Haller (1523–1575). As the publication dates already suggest, these songs are to be set against the historical background of the Black Death which struck all of Europe between 1563 and 1566. Obviously, the Bernese dean, who also had fallen ill with the plague and had been struggling with death for weeks, tried to poetically overcome his personal calamity with these songs. In the world of research, his traumatic near-death experience has not yet received the attention it deserves. For the first time now, Haller’s remarkable literary talent can be appreciated
Barbara von Luternau, geborene von Roll (1502–1571): Was ihre Briefe an den reformierten Pfarrer Rebmann über ihr Leben und Wirken im altgläubigen Solothurn verraten
No full textIn the context of the Swiss revivalist movement (“Erweckungsbewegung”) and the beginning of the formation of Swiss national identity before 1848, Barbara von Roll, as was her maiden name, was rediscovered the ideal example of a woman who dedicated herself after becoming a widow, to nursing care by means of herbal medicine. The rediscovery of this aristocratic lady, who lived in the city of Solothurn at the time of the Reformation, happened in the context of transcribing her work, in particular seven letters addressed to Valentin Rebmann. The letters show, that the noble Barbara was not only a well-educated woman, but that she also owned medical skills and expertise that surpassed by far what was generally taught in the 19th century. This thesis presents the local-historical and religious context of the city of Solothurn as it was linked to the biography of Barbara von Luternau, her husband Hieronymus and other members of her family. Furthermore, all persons mentioned in Barbara’s letters will be introduced. The main focus is on the evaluation of the seven letters, emphasising the religious thinking as well as the social connections between the Roman-orthodox and the reformed people. Special attention will be drawn th the medical history to illustrate Barbara’s immense knowledge. Consequently, this bachelor thesis asks four research questions: first the biography of a noble woman who lived in a city, which became Roman orthodox after 1533, but had long been indecisive. That puts the biography in the wider context of ‘Women of the Time of the Reformation’. This rises the question of religious of religious freedom for married women in that time. Second, there is the question about the education, knowledge and professional activity of Barbara. Third, the social connections of families, family members and other persons. The fourth question asks, why Barbara von Luternau was rediscovered and presented as an ideal of womanhood not only in the 19th century but also in the Swiss women’s movement in the 20th century. This bachelor thesis is mainly based on historical data. Apart from Barbara’s seven letters, there are records from the city council of Solothurn, historical documents and letters which mention Barbara, medical books from Solothurn dating from the first half of the 16th century and from the Family Archive von Roll. Some of these sources have been transcribed and evaluated for the first time, thus revealing new biographical aspects of her and shedding light on the life in the context of reformation history of the city of Solothurn. By taking into consideration the limits of sources available, in particular with regard even to noble women, this thesis presents all the available data concerning Barbara von Luternau, ne´e von Roll
Rudolf Gamper, Joachim Vadian 1483/84–1551. Humanist, Arzt, Reformator, Politiker, 2017
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Alfred Ehrensperger, Geschichte des Gottesdienstes in Zürich Stadt und Land, 2019
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"Dass doch die Menschen sich immer in Extremen gefallen!": Der Vermittlungstheologe Karl Rudolf Hagenbach (1801–1874)
No full textKarl Rudolf Hagenbach (born in Basel in 1801, also died there in 1870) was at his time one of the best known representatives of the Mediating Theology in German- speaking Europe. Mediating theologians tried to combine the traditional Protestantism of the Reformation Confessions with modern science, philosophy and historical scholarship. Hagenbach’s theological thinking was influenced by his lecturers August Neander and Friedrich Schleiermacher whom he met as a student in Berlin. Back in his hometown he worked as a lecturer for more than 50 years at the theological faculty at the University of Basel. In doing so, he gained an excellent reputation as church historian. Thanks to his literary work Hagenbach became well-known beyond the borders of Europe: in the second half of the 19th century the “Encyklopädie und Methodologie der theologischen Wissenschaften” (first published in 1833) and the “Lehrbuch der Dogmengeschichte” (first volume published in 1840) – translated into many languages and receiving numerous new editions – became very popular also abroad. Current English-speaking research points out Hagenbach’s lasting influence on the changing fields of church history and academic theology in America. This remarkable success is based on the principle of Mediating Theology: by crossing ideological boundaries Hagenbach presented a plurality of theological thoughts and methods, thereby students were invited to form their own opinion. This biographical sketch reflects Hagenbach’s education, his theological line of thinking as well as the impact and reception of his textbooks. At least it is an attempt to approach the individual spirit of this remarkable personality
