Johann Stössel
German theologian
Johann Stössel (also spelled Stoessel; 24 June 1524 – 18 March 1576) was a Lutheran Theologian and Reformer.
Life
Stössel was born in Kitzingen. He came to Wittenberg at 15 to study theology and philosophy, and became a master after 10 years of study. He then studied at the University of Jena and became a Lutheran.
Since he distanced himself from the Philippists, he was appointed by John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony as a court preacher in Weimar. Here he developed into a zealous Gnesio-Lutheran. As such, he took part in the Reformation in the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. It was in keeping with his strident attitude that he wanted to include anathemas in the church order there against all dissenters.
He maintained this stance at the Colloquy of Worms of 1557 where he spoke against Philip Melancthon, as well as in the drafting of the Konfutationsbuch. He defended his position in a special Apology.
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