Flensburg Disputation
- When
- 1529
- Where
- Flensburg
- Episodes
- 1
On April 8, 1529, a colloquy in Flensburg placed Melchior Hoffman and John Campanus on the defensive. Hoffman argued against Lutheran Eucharistic interpretations, refusing to retract his views. He was subsequently banished, highlighting the tension between his radical Anabaptist tendencies and mainstream reformers.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Flensburg Colloquy. On April 8, 1529, a colloquy of preachers took place in Flensburg. Hoffman and John Campanus were put on their defense, facing scrutiny for their radical views. Hoffman specifically challenged the Lutheran interpretation of the Eucharist, arguing it was merely an appeal for spiritual union with Christ rather than a magical act.
People involved
- Melchior Hoffman · Radical Anabaptist preacher and defendant
- John Campanus · Co-defendant in the colloquy
Sources
- Melchior Hoffman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05
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