Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) is delighted to invite you to the launch of The Lutheran Middle Ages, a compelling new book by our Council member and Chair of our Scientific Advisory Committee, Justin Kroesen. The event will be hosted by another network member, Naumburg Cathedral, offering a unique opportunity to explore this fascinating chapter of Europe’s religious and cultural history.
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Programme
17:00 | The medieval cathedral of Naumburg in the Reformation
Tour of Naumburg Cathedral guided by Dr Holger Kunde and Prof Justin Kroesen
18:00 | Book launch in St Mary’s church
- Organ music on the Italian organ by Dick van Dijk (Utrecht, the Netherlands)
- Opening by the Dean, Prof Jörg Ulrich, also on behalf of the Saale-Unstrut-Elster Verein, as cooperation partner
- Introduction by the regional bishop Dr Johann Schneider
- Short lecture Der Naumburger Dom: Von Uta bis Welterbe by Dr Holger Kunde, Director of Naumburg Cathedral
- Organ music by Dick van Dijk (Utrecht, the Netherlands)
- Lecture Das Paradox des Protestantismus by Prof Justin Kroesen, University of Bergen (Norway)
- Handing out of the first copy of The Lutheran Middle Ages to Bishop Dr Johann Schneider
19:15 | Reception
During the reception, the book is for sale with a discount at the book table of the publisher, Harvey Miller (London/Turnhout)
About the author
Justin Krosen is Professor of Cultural History at the University of Bergen, Norway, and scientific curator of the University Museum’s art collection. His research focuses on the art and architecture of medieval churches, the material culture of worship, and the impact of the Reformations. He has been a Council member of Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) since 2020 and currently chairs the Scientific Advisory Committee of the network.
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