Bible Dictionaries
Emser, Hieronymus

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Empire, Holy Roman

Next Entry
EMUS.

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Dictionaries
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
• Hieronymus Emser
• Emser, Hieronymus
Encyclopedias
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
• Emser, Hieronymus
The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Hieronymus Emser

Opponent of Luther; born Ulm, Germany, 1477; died Dresden, Germany, 1527. He ranks as one of the pioneers of classical humanism in Germany. At first he admired Luther, but broke with him in 1519 on hearing him express Hussite opinions. He was plunged into controversy with the heresiarch. His defense of the Church was masterly and he never descended to scurrility. He made a German translation of the New Testament.