Frederick the Wise: Luther’s protector

This article examines Frederick the Wise, the Elector of Saxony who protected Martin Luther during the Reformation, exploring whether his reputation for wisdom was justified and how God used him to advance the Reformation cause. The author contrasts Frederick the Wise with the later Frederick the Pious (Frederick III of the Palatinate) and investigates the political acumen and character of Luther's powerful patron. The resource provides historical context for understanding how God's providence worked through secular rulers to preserve and promote the Protestant Reformation.