Eck
[ek]
- Jo·hann [yoh-hahn] /ˈyoʊ hɑn/, Johann Mayer, 1486–1543, German Roman Catholic theologian: opponent of Martin Luther.
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That Eck should meet him was a condescension on the part of Eck—as Eck explained.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7Elbert Hubbard
She's at the Eck, rattling, I's wager, like last year's nut in the shell!'
The Short Works of George MeredithGeorge Meredith
Eck said these words with a smile; but they expressed all his thoughts.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IVJ. H. Merle D'Aubign
Luther and Eck had already had communications on theological subjects.
The Oxford ReformersFrederic Seebohm
His eagerness to humble Eck made him believe an impossibility.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Eck
- Johann (joˈhan), original name Johann Mayer. 1486–1543, German Roman Catholic theologian; opponent of Luther and the Reformation
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