Kloster Himmelpforte : Geschichtliches Drama in 4 Akten by Robert Falke
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Kloster Himmelpforte by Robert Falke is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. Set in the Harz region during the early Reformation, it portrays the clash between old church authority, emerging evangelical faith, and rising social unrest around the Augustinian monastery of Himmelpforte. The play follows townspeople, nobles, monks, and peasants as Martin Luther’s attack on indulgences reaches Wernigerode and the nearby monastery. Luther debates Staupitz and the brethren, denouncing
the abuse of indulgences and resolving to act, while the rigid monk Gröning vows revenge. Years later, the ambitious barber Wiardes stirs peasant revolt with the brutal Dantzke, as Judith—who loves Prior Tiemann—pleads for moderation. Gröning’s reading of Luther’s harsh tract against the peasant uprisings inflames the mob; the castle is pressed, and the monastery is sacked. In the chaos, Gröning tries to violate Judith; Wiardes kills him, and the landsknecht Rese carries Judith to safety as Himmelpforte burns. Captured after the revolt, Wiardes is spared from the gallows through intercession but exiled. The drama closes with Luther blessing the marriage of Tiemann and Judith and exhorting the town to the Gospel, warning of trials ahead as the community sings “A Mighty Fortress.” (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Falke, Robert, 1864-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kloster Himmelpforte : Geschichtliches Drama in 4 Akten |
| Original Publication | Leipzig: Verlag von Arwed Strauch, 1921. |
| Credits | Christian Reinboth |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 78030 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Last Update | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6467 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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