Die Deutschen - S02E05: Thomas Müntzer and the Peasants' War
It was the time of upheaval, the Reformation shook the existing order. In 1521, there was turmoil in Zwickau, Saxony: the young priest Thomas Müntzer (1489-1525),who preached at St. Mary's Church, turned against the ecclesiastical and secular authorities and demanded the God-given right to freedom and equality for all people. Müntzer was not a man of compromise. The church criticism of Luther, whom he had once admired, did not go far enough for him. Not only the papacy but also the secular order based on the estates were a thorn in his side.
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Die Deutschen S02E05 Synopsis
Stream Die Deutschen "Thomas Müntzer and the Peasants' War" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2010-11-28, this episode is part of Season 2 of Die Deutschen. With a runtime of 43m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. It was the time of upheaval, the Reformation shook the existing order. In 1521, there was turmoil in Zwickau, Saxony: the young priest Thomas Müntzer (1489-1525),who preached at St. Mary's Church, turned against the ecclesiastical and secular author...
