Listen "Thinking Historically About Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, D.C."
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we are thinking historically with Paul Ramshaw, a member at Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington D.C. Ramshaw helps us think historically about the origins of Luther Place, the erection of the Martin Luther statue that remains in the front of the church, and how the church and statue can be seen as a United States place-based symbol within the context and historical legacy of the Protestant Reformation.Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org.
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