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Philipp Melanchthon

Melanchthon next to Luther

Melanchthon quickly settled down in Wittenberg. This was probably largely due to the fact that he had met Martin Luther here. The intense relationship between Melanchthon and Luther changed from collegiality to profound friendship at the university.

The following statement by Melanchthon demonstrates just how profound this friendship was: "I would rather die than be separated from this man."

Luther quickly persuaded Melanchthon to join the Reformation movement.

As colleagues at Wittenberg University, friends, and collaborators in the fight for Reformation, their relationship was always characterized by friendly collegiality (Heinz Scheible).

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Melanchthon and Theology

Luther was impressed by the inaugural address this young professor of Greek gave in at the university in Wittenberg. Melanchthon continued his studies of theology in Wittenberg and received an academic degree in this subject.

He gave numerous lectures on biblical s