Religion and the Rise of Capitalism · Character
Philip Melanchthon
German Protestant reformer and theologian.
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Also known as Melanchthon
First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism
Philip Melanchthon shows up with force in II: The Continental Reformers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Melanchthon is referenced as having already assumed a position similar to Calvin's on moderate interest for loans to the rich.
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In II: The Continental Reformers: Melanchthon is referenced as having already assumed a position similar to Calvin's on moderate interest for loans to the rich.
Later, in Luther: Mentioned as expounding godly doctrine on money-lending and prices, and as sharing Luther's admiration for the peasant life.
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