December 27, 1521
The Zwickau prophets arrive in Wittenberg, disturbing the peace and preaching the Apocalypse.
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On December 27, in the year 1521:
The Zwickau prophets arrive in Wittenberg, disturbing the peace and preaching the Apocalypse.
Apocalypse is a literary genre originating in Judaism in the centuries following the Babylonian exile but persisting in Christianity and Islam.
Why December 27, 1521 matters:
The Zwickau prophets arrive in Wittenberg, disturbing the peace and preaching the Apocalypse.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: December 27, 1521
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: The Zwickau prophets arrive in Wittenberg, disturbing the peace and preaching the Apocalypse.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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