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Martin Luther

German theologian and reformer, cited as a figure of moral and religious force.

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Also known as Luther, the good Luther

First appearance: iii swedenborg or the mystic

Martin Luther shows up with force in VII: Goethe; or, the Writer. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted for his remark about being able to pray and preach well when angry, illustrating the writer's use of passion.
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ESEmanuel Sweden…MDMichel de Mont…JBJakob BöhmeJLJohn LockeFBFrancis BaconMLMartin Luther

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