Ambrosius Blarer

Ambrosius Blarer (sometimes Ambrosius Blaurer), (April 4, 1492 – December 6, 1564) was an influential reformer in southern Germany and north-eastern Switzerland.

Early Life

Ambrosius Blarer was born 1492 into an leading family of Constance. He studied theology in Tubingen where he met Philip Melanchthon with whom he kept a lifelong friendship. After getting his master?s degree, he entered the Benedictine monastery in Alpirsbach .

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Constance - Tubingen - Philip Melanchthon - Benedictine - Alpirsbach

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Through his correspondence with Philip Melanchthon and his brother Thomas Blarer, a student in Wittenberg between 1520 and 1523, Ambrosius Blarer was well informed about Luther?s teachings and began spreading them himself among his brothers. This led to a conflict between him and his superiors and in 1522 Blarer fled the convent.

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Thomas Blarer - Wittenberg

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He found refuge in his hometown; Constance was already well on the way to becoming reformed so he did not have to fear the consequences of breaking his vows. Nevertheless, he kept wearing his habit.

Related Topics:
Reformed - Vows - Habit

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