Hartmann Grisar

Hartmann Grisar was a German Jesuit historian who is best known for his work on the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. He was born in Koblenz, Germany, in 1845, and died in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1932.

Principles

Grisar was a devout Catholic, and his work was influenced by his religious beliefs. He believed that the Catholic Church was the true church of Christ, and he was critical of the Protestant Reformation. Grisar was also a strong advocate for the Jesuit order, and he wrote several books about the history of the Jesuits.

Notable works

Grisar's most famous work is his biography of Martin Luther, which was published in 1912. The biography is a critical account of Luther's life and work, and it is still considered to be one of the most important works of scholarship on Luther.

Grisar also wrote a number of other notable works, including:

• Geschichte Roms und der Päpste im Mittelalter (History of Rome and the Popes in the Middle Ages)
• Lutherstudien (Luther Studies)
• Die Jesuiten (The Jesuits)
• Der Katholizismus in der modernen Welt (Catholicism in the Modern World)

Philosophy

Grisar's philosophy was based on the belief in the importance of the Catholic Church and the Jesuit order. He believed that the Catholic Church was the true church of Christ, and that the Jesuits were the most important defenders of the faith.

Death and legacy

Grisar died in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1932. He is remembered as one of the most important Catholic historians of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on our understanding of the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the Catholic Church in the modern world.

How is he remembered?

Grisar is remembered as a brilliant historian who made significant contributions to our understanding of the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the Catholic Church in the modern world. His work is still studied and respected by scholars today.