Works of Martin Luther, with Introductions and Notes (Volume I) by Martin Luther
"Works of Martin Luther, with Introductions and Notes (Volume I)" by Martin Luther is a historical collection of theological writings rooted in the early 16th century. The volume mainly includes key pieces such as Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, treatises on various religious practices like baptism, and provides his thoughts on indulgences, within the broader context of the Reformation. This compilation serves to illuminate Luther's pivotal role in questioning and critiquing established Church doctrines,
particularly regarding salvation and morality. The opening of this work presents an introduction to Martin Luther’s writings, emphasizing the importance of understanding his thoughts directly through his own words, rather than through the interpretations of others. It outlines the historical significance of Luther's arguments against indulgences and his earnest attempts to clarify the essence of true repentance and faith among the faithful. The beginning also discusses the collaborative effort of a group of translators and scholars to produce accessible versions of Luther's works, highlighting the labor of love that fueled this project and setting the stage for Luther's profound influence on Christian theology and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Jacobs, Henry Eyster, 1844-1932 |
| Contributor | Spaeth, Adolph, 1839-1910 |
| Title | Works of Martin Luther, with Introductions and Notes (Volume I) |
| Note | "Adolph Spaeth ... was ... chairman of the committee that organized the work."--introduction of volume I, signed Henry Eyster Jacobs. |
| Credits | Produced by Michael McDermott, from scans obtained from the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Lutheran Church -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Theology -- History -- 16th century -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31604 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31604-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1381 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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