The Salzburg Transaction

The legacy of exile and the rise of humanitarianism 1

“…Brandenburg-Prussia in particular presented itself as the generous safe haven for the wretched Salzburg Lutherans. 59 As the example of Brandenburg suggests, transnational charity often interacted with the interests of states. But religiously informed long-distance solidarities could also cause friction between churches and government officials, who were anxious about the wider repercussions of aid to refugees.…”