Military Occupation Under the Eyes of the Lord Studies in Erfurt During the Thirty Years War

Did past wars provoke religious change? Holger Berg explores this question through the case of Erfurt during the Thirty Years War. Based on the rich local sources he examines the conflicting theses on the rise or fall of established religious teachings. Sermons and devotionals document the preachers' attitudes while chronicles attest to lay beliefs. This broadened perspective provides a nuanced view on church history and historical anthropology. It offers extraordinary insights into the connection between faith, suffering, and war experiences.