Luther’s case, however, a complex set of factors made such punishment impossible. The new German king (and Holy Roman emperor),Charles V, had agreed as a condition of his election that no German would be convicted without a proper hearing; many, including Luther himself, were convinced ...
Luther’s case, however, a complex set of factors made such punishment impossible. The new German king (and Holy Roman emperor),Charles V, had agreed as a condition of his election that no German would be convicted without a proper hearing; many, including Luther himself, were convinced ...