Martin Luther
November 1, 2023 |
6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
$0-5
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During his nearly yearlong protective seclusion at Wartburg Castle above Eisenach, Electoral Saxony, Germany, following his refusal in 1521 to recant before Emperor Charles V at the Imperial Diet at Worms, excommunication by the Roman Church, and condemnation in the Edict of Worms, Martin Luther embarked on his monumental translation of the New Testament from the original Greek into masterful German. First published in 1522, the September Testament (Das Newe Testament Deutzsch) was a work of linguistic genius and an immediate best seller. Lutherβs seminal translation lent vitality and did justice to the heart and spirit of Holy Scripture, provided unprecedented public access to it and a means to fortify Christian faith. At the same time, Lutherβs New Testament translation also provided an extraordinary model of German that was widely embraced and which in no small measure contributed to the modern standard German language.Β The formal presentation examines the historical context, components, methods, character, and impact of Lutherβs translation, and features a comprehensive visual supplement.Β Included are museum period portraits of Martin Luther, Pope Leo X, Prince Elector Frederick IIIβthe Wise, Philipp Melanchthon, and Lutherβs beloved Katharina von Bora. Also featured from museum exhibits are the 95 Theses, the 1522 September Testament, complete 1534 Luther Bible, and related Reformation era documents. The visual component also includes on-site images of the Wartburg and Lutherβs quarters 1521-1522, Eisenach, Wittenberg, the Schlosskirche (Castle Church), and the Lutherstube (family living quarters) in the former Black Cloister (Lutherhaus).
FREE for members, $5 for non-members, register here.
About the Speaker:
βLord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Wordβ is one of several recent publications and illustrated lectures in Lutheran, Reformation, German, and ethnic German history by Russell Baldner. Among the presenterβs earliest forays in German primary source historical research were family documents and original manuscripts of his ancestral German-Lutheran congregation written in Kurrentschrift, an archaic seldom read German cursive script. Russellβs early affection for the German language and history led to B.A. and M.A. degrees in history and undergraduate and graduate study in German, a career in education, and lifetime of research, publication, and public speaking in those and related fields, as well as repeated sojourns in ancestral Germany. In September 2022, Russell and wife Cathryn co-hosted βMedieval to Modern Hearts of Germany,β a two-week group tour in northeastern Germany proposed and largely designed by Baldner in conjunction with and sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa, his alma mater. Included were return visits to major Martin Luther historical sites; pre-departure orientations by Baldner focusing on Germanyβs history, language, and social-cultural landscape, as well as supplemental historical lectures and commentaries while on tour; and a renewed and welcome opportunity daily to converse in the language of his heritage.
It's spooky season! π π»
Check out our gift shop for some great books about local lore, spooky QC history, true crime, and macabre topics.
Mark your calendars for some truly eerie programs too! Our Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours are on select Fridays and Saturdays, John Brassard Jr. will be talking about true crime and hauntings of the Quad Cities on October 22nd, Ellen Tsagaris will be presenting on creepy dolls on October 29th, and join us at the Archives Fair at the Hauberg Estate on October 28th for a cemetery history talk with Minda Powers-Douglas. Check out our website for more information. www.gahc.org/events
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Join us for our 3rd annual Oktoberfest QC at the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island!
Food, music, games, fun, tours of the mansion, and lots of BEER π»
Visit our website for all of the details β‘οΈ link in bio
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Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Jerry's Market-Moline, IL
Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is today from 10 am-2pm. Lots of neat vendors and variety of florals, baked and canned goods, decor, gifts, and more!
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New exhibition open Sunday! See βArt from the Archivesβ featuring works from our own collection.
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Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. πππΎπ¦π
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802
#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving
Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. πππΎπ¦π
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802
#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving
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