The Staffort Book is a religious-historical work that was printed in 1599 in the Staffort Castle printing house and is regarded as an attempt by Margrave Ernst Friedrich von Baden-Durlach to reconcile Lutheran and Calvinist doctrine. A translation into modern English is available.
18-663: Karl II of Baden-Durlach married the Protestant Princess Kunigunde of Brandenburg-Kulmbach in 1551. He converted to the Protestant doctrine and ordered the introduction of Protestant worship in the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach with the church order he issued on June 1, 1556. After his death in 1577, his son Ernst Friedrich von Baden-Durlach inherited the lower margraviate with the offices of Durlach , Mühlburg, Pforzheim , Graben and Staffort . He
36-510: A senior management position at the Swiss conglomerate Ciba-Geigy , where he was responsible for seed products. Following the merger that formed Novartis, he oversaw the agrochemical business in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia. Since 1999, he has operated an independent business focusing on agricultural research and consulting. Manfred Raupp serves as a registered EU advisor to
54-624: A suburb of Stutensee , is a distinguished German agricultural scientist and economist. He serves as an honorary professor at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague , where he is actively involved in the Department of Agricultural Research and International Management. Additionally, Raupp is a key member of the management team for the EU research project Biofector , specializing in agricultural and biological informatics. In this role, he
72-752: Is responsible for overseeing training and dissemination of information. After completing his studies in agricultural technology, agricultural science, sociology, economics, and marketing at the Engineering College in Nuertingen , the University of Hohenheim and at INSEAD , Manfred Raupp specialized in Market Theory at Hohenheim and Bad Duerkheim. He earned engineering (FH) and agriculture diplomas, and obtained his doctorate (Dr. oec) in 1973 at Hohenheim. From 1974 to 1999, Raupp held
90-507: The Kurtze und einfeltige außer Gottes Wort und der Alten Rechtgläubigen Kirchen gestellte Bekanntnuß nach welcher als einer Richtschnur die Kirchen und Schuldiener in der Markgravschaft Artikel so in diesen Zeiten zwischen denjenigen so sich zur Augsburgischen Konfession bekennen contovertierend und strittig sind, in ihren anvertravertrauen Kirchen und Schulen zu verhalten haben (Staffort 1599). The larger book, which went down in church history as
108-776: The Reichsdeputationshauptschluss . The Staffort book thus initiated a discussion that only led to the union of the Protestant Christians in Baden 222 years later. To mark the 200th anniversary of the church union in Baden, the Staffort Book was translated into the current language by theologian Holger Müller and published by Klotz Verlagshaus. The Staffort Book was presented to an international delegation in English by Manfred G. Raupp at
126-648: The Staffort Book , was published in the same year. The title is: Christliche Bedenken und erhebliche wohlfundierte Motiven Deß Durchleuchtigen Hochgebornen Fürsten, Herrn Friederichen Marggraven zu Baden und Hochberg etc. welche ihre Fürstliche Gnaden bis dahero von der Subcription der Formulä Concordiä abgehalten, auch nachmalen dieselbe zu unterschreiben Bedenken, haben, sambt Ihre Fürstlichen Gnaden Confession und Bekanntnuß über etliche von den Evangelischen Theologen erweckte strittige Artikel. Printed in your F. G. Castle Staffort by Bernhardt Albin M.D.XCIX. Staffort
144-699: The University of Chester , and DHBW Loerrach . In collaboration with Mukadder Seyhan Yuecel, he organized the Loerrach Symposium at Trakya University. He also advocated for the inclusion of the Selimiye Mosque on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Manfred Raupp was the founding chairman of Loerrach International since its inception in 2004. Under his leadership, the organization aimed to nurture city partnerships and friendships. During his tenure, Manfred Raupp
162-868: The 2022 General Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Karlsruhe and a plaque indicating the printing location of the book was unveiled by Prelate Traugott Schächtele. Charles II, Margrave of Baden-Durlach Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 253420468 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:47 GMT Manfred G. Raupp Manfred Gustav Raupp , born on November 13, 1941, in Staffort ,
180-681: The European Commission on agro-research issues, particularly concerning Bio-Effectors. He also teaches at the Universities of Prague-Suchdol, Chester, Erdine, and Timişoara, conducting research and lecturing on plant vitalization, resource management, Bio-Effectors , the natural product industry, plant disease resistance, and international management. In the 1970s, he co-founded the Renewable Raw Materials group under Manfred Dambroth, contributing significantly to
198-834: The Gymnasium-Illustre and pursued intensive theological studies himself. Above all, he opposed the Formula of Concord of the Lutheran Church (1577) and refused to sign it. He had a print shop set up in Staffort Castle and employed the Speyer Huguenot printer Bernhardt Albin in his service to have his own printed works produced in Staffort. Two of his own books were printed in Staffort: firstly
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#1732791647608216-683: The editorial board of the scientific journal, Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica, based in Prague. Since the inception of the Erasmus program, Raupp has been actively involved in international student exchanges, contributing to both the Rotarian youth exchange and serving on the Regional Committee Germany-Turkey of Rotary International. He serves as a Guest Lecturer within the Erasmus partnerships between Trakya University ,
234-641: The establishment of the German Gene Bank for Crop Plants. Alongside Ludwig Reiner, he played a pivotal role in the founding of agricultural informatics in Germany. In 1987, Raupp was instrumental in providing support to Polish small farmers by supplying blizzard-resistant maize seeds. By 1989, he was invited to the University of Prague-Suchdol to lecture on Agricultural Research and International Management in both German and English. In 2000, he joined
252-609: The foundations of the Baden Reformation . The resistance in the state was supported by the Lutheran faculty of the University of Tübingen with counter-writings, which on the other hand described him as a "fundamentally learned gentleman". Resistance was particularly strong in Pforzheim , especially as the citizens there did not want to accept the relocation of the residence to Durlach and the loss of tax privileges. When
270-512: The margrave set out to resolve the confused situation by force if necessary, he died at Remchingen Castle on April 14, 1604, before achieving his goal. Under his successor Georg Friedrich von Baden-Durlach , the old church order of 1556 was reinstated in full. The Baden church union only came about in 1821, after the Calvinist denomination had become widespread in Baden due to the immigration of Huguenots ( Neureut , Stutensee-Friedrichstal ) and
288-621: Was a friend and patron of the sciences and is said to have enjoyed spending time in Staffort Castle. In 1584, he founded the Gymnasium Illustre , which was named Ernestinum after its founder. While he was brought up as a devout Lutheran at a young age, he later also leaned towards Calvinism . From 1595, he attempted to introduce a reformed doctrine in the margraviate, also appointing reformed pastors and civil servants, but met with considerable resistance from his people and his Württemberg neighbors. He appointed Calvinizing teachers to
306-428: Was recognized for his significant contributions to making the city partnerships "extraordinarily lively." He was honored as the driving force behind the organization, often referred to as the "engine" of Loerrach International. In 2015, Raupp was named an honorary citizen of Edirne, Turkey, one of Lörrach’s partner cities, acknowledging his efforts and contributions towards international friendship and cooperation. Raupp
324-491: Was the last place of work for the book printer Albin, whose prints are known from 1581 onwards. He died at the turn of the year 1599/1600. His widow described herself as a printer in 1600, but no further printed works are known. The second edition of the "Glaubens-Bekanntnuß" was printed "Auf New übersehen und verbessert" in Heidelberg in 1601. The book triggered a huge storm against the margrave in Baden. He had abandoned
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