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Word: eisleben (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Grace & Mercy. Martin Luther was born at Eisleben, Saxony, in 1483. His father was a tightfisted miner who had fought his way up to foundry owner. Old Hans sent his son to read law at the University of Erfurt, but Martin's sensitive mind became preoccupied with fear for his soul. A nameless, periodic and overwhelming despair seized him. It had been acute for about six months when the lightning struck...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: The Oak & the Ax | 9/18/1950 | See Source »

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