The Edict of Worms

This journal article provides a detailed historical account of Martin Luther's appearance before the Diet of Worms in 1521, where he courageously defended his theological writings against the Holy Roman Emperor and church authorities. The resource examines the pivotal moment when Luther refused to recant his teachings and instead appealed to Scripture and conscience, ultimately resulting in his condemnation by the Edict of Worms. This foundational event in Reformation history demonstrates the stakes involved in the early Protestant struggle for biblical authority against institutional church power.