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Eck
[ ek ]
noun
- Jo·hann [yoh, -hahn], Johann Mayer, 1486–1543, German Roman Catholic theologian: opponent of Martin Luther.
Eck
/ ɛk /
noun
- Eck Johann14861543MGermanRELIGION: theologian Johann (joˈhan), original name Johann Mayer. 1486–1543, German Roman Catholic theologian; opponent of Luther and the Reformation
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Next year came Eck, the theologian, the future champion of orthodoxy, returning from Rome.
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Doctor Eck was superior to Luther in reputation, in dialectical skill, in scholastic learning.
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The person who renewed the contest was Eck the schoolman, Luther's old friend, and the author of the Obelisks.
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All Luther's friends did not share his courage, for up to this hour none had been able to withstand the sophistry of Dr. Eck.
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Eck cared little about combating with Carlstadt, and even vanquishing him.
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