Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Daily bread and more…

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

In times, when people are not just worried about daily bread, but so much more about toilet paper for the next decade, it´s opportune to listen to Dr. Martin Luther explaining the basic question:  What is meant by daily bread? … Continue reading →

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David Schneider + 20.2.2020 +

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

David was a missionary in the Philippines before coming to Enhlanhleni, Umsinga/KZN. He was the successor of Dr. Daniel Mattson, who also worked for Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and specifically for “World Missions.” He was a very sociable man, who … Continue reading →

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How to understand Luther

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Joachim Mörlin asks: “How to read the books and pamphlets of the dear and blessed man of God Dr. Martin Luther beneficially.” [1] Back in 1585 he answers this rhetorical question: Firstly, note, that Luther has three marked advantages … Continue reading →

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Working in the Lord´s vineyard…

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Professor Paul Eber´s children hired Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for their father in 1569. The artist uses the association of the name “Boar” to make the connection to Psalm 80 verses 12-16, which Pope Leo X … Continue reading →

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O Gott, der Du schufst Himmel und Erd…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

O Gott, der Du schufst Himmel und Erd,Du schufst sie gut, gerecht und pur,dass niemand als Leergut rumtreibt nur,als ob Tods bestimmt von Geburt.Vielmehr, Dein Wort stets Leben sätDein Triumph in gefallener Welt.Dein Licht erstrahlt, schenkt Leben.Du hast es uns … Continue reading →

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Walking with “Rübezahl”

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Good times up North in the Czech Republic deep in the Krkonose mountains (Riesengebirge). It´s not just about the snow, but being in remote wilderness areas – somewhat like the “Schwarzwald” and the “Erzgebirge”, which we visited previously. Back in … Continue reading →

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The adoration of the shepherds

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

In 1562 Caspar Niemegk died. He was but 45 years old. He left behind his childless wife Anna. She commissioned Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for her husband, which would comfort her by pointing out the true … Continue reading →

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+ Frohe Weihnachten + ein gesegnetes neues Jahr 2020 +

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

Kommt und lasst uns Christus ehren, Herz und Sinnen zu ihm kehren; singet fröhlich, lasst euch hören, wertes Volk der Christenheit. Sünd und Hölle mag sich grämen, Tod und Teufel mag sich schämen; wir, die unser Heil annehmen, werfen allen … Continue reading →

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So halte ich es mit dem Hl. Abendmahl…

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

0.   Mein lieber Friedrich… Zu lange schon liegt diese Aufgabe auf meinem Schreibtisch. Zuerst wollten wir uns im Brauhaus treffen, um über einem Bier dieses Thema aufzugreifen. Du wolltest von mir hören, wie wir es den mit dem Abendmahl halten … Continue reading →

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Most joyful Holiday of the Lutheran Reformation

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

That was my best Reformation festival in Wittenberg so far. It´s just getting better all along. What a rich heritage we have and great that the Saxony-Anhalt people celebrate it with a special holiday too. From early in the morning, … Continue reading →

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