Justus Jonas, German priest and academic (died 1555)

Justus Jonas

German Lutheran theologian (1493–1555)

Justus Jonas, the Elder, or simply Justus Jonas, was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer. He was a Jurist, Professor and Hymn writer. He is best known for his translations of the writings of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon. He accompanied Martin Luther in his final…