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Crossing Borders - Impact of Reformation in Transylvania since the 1520s

“…The Nationsuniversität was the "highest political, administrative, legal and representative instance of the Transylvanian-German settlers. " 37 When István Báthory carried out the final compilation and early-modern revision of its legal norms in 1583 38 and thereby granted the Transylvanian Saxons ownership of the fundus regius, he also granted the mayor of Hermannstadt the title comes Saxonum, thus making him the highest representative of the privileged group. The Germans living on the noble lands were not represented by the Nationsuniversität.…”

“…37 If parents or authorities neglected their duties, they earned God's punishment. 38 They should uphold the divine order 39 for example in contrast to the Anabaptists' egalitarian models of society. 40…”

“…His name appears in the 1553 records of the Honterus Gymnasium in Braşov. He probably studied theology, Greek and natural science in the following years, later studying under Melanchthon 38 and the medical doctor Vitus Winshemius (Veit Oertel, 1501-1570) in Wittenberg. 39 His book acquisitions and personal library can be found in the Brukenthal library.…”

“…1520-1579, also known as Davidis), with a number of nobles being present). 38 Additionally, he had prepared a public disputation, 39 whose three theses were presented on 25 April 1556. The main point of controversy had a sharp profile: the sacrament of the Lord's Supper consisted of Christ's word and the symbols of his body and blood.…”

“…Lacking an alternative, he was tasked with developing the requested statement of consensus and to present it to the prince with the approval of the synod. 38 The synod voted on the text on 22 June 1572. On 4 July 1572, the prince not only confirmed the election of Unglerus as superintendent, but also accepted the Formula Pii Consensus.…”