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Before joining the Lutheran Reformation in the summer of 1524, Philip, Landgrave of Hesse, conducted a detailed study of the following sources:
- The Bible
- The writings of the Church Fathers
- The history of the church1
Following this period of study, Philip became a committed supporter of Martin Luther and eventually played a pivotal role in organizing the political and religious framework of the Protestant movement in Germany.1