In this eipsode we are going to look at one of the often overlooked reformers, George Spalatin, also known as George Burkhardt. Spalatin was confidant to Luther and was instrumental in providing the Reformation the security it needed to grow and thrive. He was not a great theologian but he did have an important part to play in allowing the Gospel to take root and spread. When I set out to begin this podcast one of my goals was to highlight some of the men and women with a lower profile who nonetheless are important to remember. Spalatin sort of fits that category. He's a well known figure but is often given only a passing mention in histories of the Reformation. While this episode will be short I will do my best to do justice to Spalatin's impact and legacy.
RESOURCES
Reformation 500: https://reformation500.csl.edu/bio/georg-spalatin/
Reformation 2017: https://lutheranreformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ref500-Spalatin_Handout.pdf
Christian History Institute: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/luthers-political-allies
Altenburg: https://www.altenburg.eu/sixcms/detail.php?id=82209&_nav_id1=82189&_lang=en
Intro Music: Country Strumstick Mountain Hop, by Andy Slater
