https://soundcloud.com/aeuropeanjourney/a-european-journey-86-haugesund-norway “Ja, vi elsker dette landet”, “Yes, we love this country”! This is the way the Norwegian national anthem begins. Its second verse pays tribute to king Harald who united Norway, and also unintentionally triggered the Christianisation of his people. For…
https://soundcloud.com/aeuropeanjourney/a-european-journey-85-erfurt-germany The Protestant Reformation was more than a theological dispute around the doctrine of salvation. In fact, it shook the very foundations of the mediaeval universities. Visiting the university of Erfurt, where Martin Luther studied, will help us to discover…
https://soundcloud.com/aeuropeanjourney/a-european-journey-84-eisenach-germany ‘Meine lieben Stadt!’, which means ‘my beloved town’. This is how Martin Luther referred to the town of Eisenach. And there were good reasons for it, as he found unexpected help in times of crisis here twice in his…
https://soundcloud.com/aeuropeanjourney/a-european-journey-83-magdeburg-germany During recent centuries, Europe has undergone relentless attempts to erase the Christian roots that gave life to its civilisation. As we follow Martin Luther’s story geographically, we will discover Magdeburg, a place where this tendency is visible. The goal…
https://soundcloud.com/aeuropeanjourney/a-european-journey-82-mansfeld-germany In Europe, we tend to take our social welfare system for granted. However, few know that the Protestant Reformation played a key role in its development. As we continue following in the footsteps of Martin Luther, the location we…
