Image:  Wittenberg c. 1530 from the host's personal collection.

In May 1536 several prominent Reformed reformers traveled to Wittenberg to confess their understanding of what is received in the sacrament of Holy Communion and who receives it.  Luther, Melancthon, and other Lutheran reformers readily signed on in agreement concerning this contentious doctrine.  This was seen as a significant breakthrough and a celebrated establishment of fellowship and would later directly influence the Formula of Concord.

Read more about this topic here in Gordon Jensen's book.

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• About the Host
  • Benjamin Phelps is a 2014 graduate from Martin Luther College with a Bachelor of Arts with a German emphasis. From there went on to graduate from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2018. Ben has been a regular writer and presenter on various Lutheran history topics. His 2018 thesis on Wyneken won the John Harrison Ness award and the Abdel Ross Wentz prize. He is also the recipient of several awards from the Concordia Historical Institute.
    Ben is currently a doctoral student in historical theology through Concordia Seminary's reduced residency program in St. Louis.

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