His hymns influenced the development of singing in Protestant churches. His marriage to Katharina von Bora, a former nun, set a model for the practice of clerical marriage, allowing Protestant clergy to marry.In two of his later works, Luther expressed antagonistic views towards Jews. His ...
For example, the co-founder of Methodism Charles Wesley wrote a carol that began:“Hark how all the welkin rings,Glory to the King of Kings,Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled.”That version lasted for 20 years until a preacher named George Whitefield changed the first...