24 April 1514 A.D. Hebrew scholar, Johann Reuchlin, Acquitted of Heresy Charges
24 April 1514 A.D. Hebrew scholar, Johann Reuchlin, Acquitted of Heresy Charges Graves, Dan. “Reuchlin Found Not Guilty.” Christianity.com. Apr 2007. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1501-1600/reuchlin-found-not-guilty-11629914.html . Accessed 23 Apr 2015. To Johann Reuchlin, Luther owed the Hebrew grammar for his Bible translation. A man of lowly birth, Reuchlin's talent for singing brought him to the attention of the Margrave of Baden who made him a companion of his son. In love with learning, the singer seized every opportunity his new position afforded to educate himself. Languages were his forte. He wrote the first Latin dictionary to be published in Germany and a Greek grammar. Hebrew was his dearest love. He ferreted out the rules of Israel's ancient language by study of Hebrew texts and converse with every rabbi who appeared within his range. His authority became widely recognized. Reputation was nearly the cause of his ruin. A co...