Justus Jonas

Justus Jonas
Born(1493-06-05)5 June 1493
Died5 October 1555(1555-10-05) (aged 62)
Eisfeld, Duchy of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire
NationalityGerman
EducationUniversity of Erfurt
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Statue of Justus Jonas, Schlosskirche, Wittenberg
Plaque to Justus Jonas, Wittenberg

Justus Jonas, the Elder (5 June 1493 – 9 October 1555), or simply Justus Jonas, was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer. He was a Jurist, Professor and Hymn writer. He is best known for his translations of the writings of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.[1] He accompanied Martin Luther in his final moments.

  1. ^ "Justus Jonas". Reformation500. Retrieved 10 March 2016.

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