Koulumestari ja hänen poikansa: Kertomus 30 vuotisen sodan ajoilta

In the turmoil of the Thirty Years’ War, a modest schoolmaster from Sommerhausen becomes an unexpected chronicler of his own times. Through his humble parish records, personal letters and a handful of family documents, he weaves together daily school lessons, the hardships of war, and the quiet resilience of his community. His voice is both reverent and unvarnished, offering a window into the spiritual and practical concerns of a man tasked with guiding children amid cannon fire and famine.

The narrative follows the schoolmaster’s relationship with his son, whose growth mirrors the uneasy peace that slowly settles over the region. Their conversations reveal hopes, doubts, and the lingering fear of violence that still shadows every step. Listeners will find a richly textured portrait of ordinary lives caught in extraordinary upheaval, marked by faith, duty, and the enduring power of recorded memory.