1. The Role of Luther in the Reformation
It was then that Luther became a folk hero among the German masses. It was also then that advantageous German Princes saw Lutheranism as a way to gain power by countering the Church. ... This included catchesism, hymns, preachers and the usage of vernacular languages. ... Luther's support among the masses made it even more appealing for German Princes to support Luther in order to gain popularity among their bases. ...
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