Leaders of the Reformation

When discussion and study of the Reformation happens the focus often is on Rome, Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli. Rarely does anyone focus on the ancillary players and the footnote players. But often these very people are key, even in small ways, to enabling the great leaders to succeed. This book looks at leaders who served Luther as well as served with Luther. The first section looks at the Electors of Saxony without whom Luther would not have lasted without their protection and providence. Their faith was put to the test in allowing Luther to teach and protecting him from papal and imperial edicts. The section section looks at the associates of Luther who guided Luther and aided him in the fledgling movement.