Martin Luther, Heretic (1983 TV Movie)

Hugh Dickson: Georg Spalatin

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• Georg Spalatin : We think that Rome would consider a compromise, if you would. So much national feeling mixed up in this.

  Martin Luther : What sort of compromise?

  Georg Spalatin : The key seems to be this question of authority. We thought perhaps you could make a statement affirming your belief in duly appointed authority. You do believe in authority, don't you?

  Martin Luther : Duly appointed authority, yes. I also happen to believe that that excludes the entire hierarchy of the Roman Church.

  Georg Spalatin : No need to go into detail...