Martin Luther was een Duitse monnik en theoloog wiens geschriften en reformatorische ideeën een diepgaande invloed hadden op de westerse beschaving. Zijn theologie daagde de pauselijke autoriteit uit, door te stellen dat de Bijbel de enige onfeilbare bron van religieuze waarheid is en alle gedoopte christenen een geestelijk priesterschap vormen. Luther geloofde dat redding een gratis geschenk van God was, ontvangen door berouw en geloof in Jezus, niet bemiddeld door de kerk. Zijn Bijbelvertaling in het Duits maakte de Schrift toegankelijk voor gewone mensen, wat een aanzienlijke impact had op de Duitse taal en cultuur, en daarnaast de ontwikkeling van gemeenschapszang en de praktijk van het priesterlijk huwelijk inspireerde. Zijn controversiële opvattingen over bepaalde groepen dragen bij aan een complex nalatenschap.
Martin Luther wrote the catechism as a teaching tool of Christian doctrine and faith for individuals and families. It is a powerful tool for the Christian life because of its brief, clear summary of God's Word on the essentials of the Christian faith.
This annotated edition of "Commentary on Galatians" offers insights into Martin Luther's life, including his peasant roots, education, and pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. It explores his interpretation of Paul's epistle on justification, emphasizing grace and faith. The edition includes an introduction by Theodore Graebner and additional appendices.
Focusing on Martin Luther's academic contributions, this volume of the Luther's Works series compiles his theses and presides over disputations from December 1537 to July 1545. It begins with the First Disputation against the Antinomians and showcases Luther's systematic exploration of key Christian doctrines, reflecting his deep engagement with the Bible and medieval theology. This collection serves as a vital resource for students, historians of the Reformation, and modern theologians seeking insights into Luther's theological debates and writings.
The collection features thirty excerpts from Martin Luther's Christmas sermons, highlighting the human emotions surrounding the birth of Christ, such as Mary's anxiety and Joseph's doubts. Luther emphasizes the importance of caring for the needy as a year-round commitment. Accompanied by nine illustrations from his contemporaries, including works by Albrecht Durer, the book also includes two of Luther's cherished Christmas carols, enriching the reflections on the Christmas story.
Originally published in 1520, The Freedom of a Christian is one of Martin Luther's most well-known and enduring treatises, examining Christian ethics and how justification by faith alone impacts the liberty of believers.
Exploring the tension between free will and divine sovereignty, this work engages in a debate with Erasmus, asserting that humanity is bound by sin and incapable of choosing good without God's intervention. Luther emphasizes the necessity of divine grace for salvation, portraying man's reliance on God as essential for true liberation. Blending deep theological insights with humor and directness, this influential text is a cornerstone of Reformation literature, offering crucial understanding of Luther's thoughts and their impact on Christian doctrine.
'Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, the command to love one's enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival' Advocating love as strength and non-violence as the most powerful weapon there is, these sermons and writings from the heart of the civil rights movement show Martin Luther King's rhetorical power at its most fiery and uplifting.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.
The contemporary-language translation enhances comprehension and engagement, making it ideal for both reading and study. Accompanied by over 250 thought-provoking questions, the book encourages Christians to delve deeper into key doctrinal concepts essential for their faith journey.
The Library of Christian Classics offers modern English translations of pivotal Christian theological texts, all composed before the end of the sixteenth century. This collection enables contemporary readers to explore foundational ideas that have influenced Christian theology and the church over the centuries. With its high-quality translations, introductions, and notes, the library makes significant works of Christian heritage accessible, fostering ongoing theological development and understanding.
The Small Catechism, originally composed by Martin Luther in the year 1529, is one of the greatest and most influential works of Christian education of all time. The Small Catechism continues to be used as a primer in the Christian faith by churches globally. Children and adults alike will benefit from learning and meditating on the words of this timeless little book. This edition is translated from the Small Catechism as it appears in the Book of Concord, and as such is one of the traditional Symbols or creeds of confessional Lutheranism.