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1474

Peter Schwarz, a Dominican monk, delivered a series of anti-Jewish sermons which were later published in Latin and German. These sermons established a tradition of preaching against the Jews in the city's cathedral.

1516

January 1516

Balthasar Hubmaier arrived in Regensburg to become chief preacher at the new Cathedral.

1519

Hans Denck arrived in Regensburg, fresh from university study in Ingolstadt, and secured employment as a teacher of classical languages. A few years later we find him in Basel, Switzerland.

21 February 1519

Anti-Jewish sentiment in Regensburg reached a critical point and the town's synagogue was destroyed. (Before the end of the month all Jews were expelled from the city.) In the course of the synagogue's destruction a stonemason fell victim to an accident and was presumed dead. By evening, however, the man had revived. People were convinced that his return to life was through a miracle of the Virgin. As a result, a Madonna cult was established. A wooden chapel was quickly erected on the site of the synagogue. It was named, at the suggestion of Balthasar Hubmaier, Shone Maria.

25 March 1519

The altar of the new Shone Maria chapel was consecrated. Balthasar Hubmaier preached at the service, using Isaiah 66:10-11 as one of his texts. Within a short time Regensburg became a popular pilgrimage center, and the wooden chapel was considered too small for the great stream of visitors. Plans were drawn up for a large hexagonal building to replace the chapel, and the old Jewish ghetto was razed to make room for it.

9 September 1519

The foundation stone was laid for the new Shone Maria chapel on the "Judenplatz" (Jewish Square). Balthasar Hubmaier was once again called upon to deliver the dedication sermon.

1521

January? 1521

Balthasar Hubmaier, having become disappointed with the pilgrimage movement of Regensburg, moved to Waldshut.