Martin Luther

A Treatise on Good Works (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Faith and Good Deeds in Protestant Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Martin Luther's 'A Treatise on Good Works' serves as a seminal work in Protestant literature, focusing on the role of good works in relation to faith. Luther's writing style in this treatise is clear and direct, making use of Biblical examples and theological arguments to support his assertions. The book provides a deep exploration of the relationship between faith and good works, emphasizing the significance of faith as the foundation of true Christian living. Written during the Protestant Reformation, this treatise reflects the theological debates and social context of the era, offering a unique perspective on the religious landscape of the time. Readers will find Luther's arguments thought-provoking and his insights relevant to contemporary discussions on faith and works. Martin Luther, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, wrote 'A Treatise on Good Works' as part of his larger body of work challenging the Catholic Church's teachings on salvation. Luther's personal experiences with Church practices and his theological studies inspired him to articulate his beliefs on the relationship between faith and good works. His treatise remains a significant contribution to Protestant thought and continues to influence Christian theology today. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on Good Works' to readers interested in theology, the Protestant Reformation, and the intersection of faith and good deeds. Luther's treatise offers valuable insights into the core tenets of Protestant belief and provides a compelling argument for the importance of faith in Christian life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664185280
• Artikelnr.: 58435884

Autorenporträt

Martin Luther, O.S.A. (10 November 1483[2] - 18 February 1546) was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, Augustinian monk,[3] and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther was ordained to the priesthood in 1507. He came to reject several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church; in particular, he disputed the view on indulgences. Luther proposed an academic discussion of the practice and efficacy of indulgences in his Ninety-five Theses of 1517. His refusal to renounce all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the Holy Roman Emperor. Luther taught that salvation and, consequently, eternal life are not earned by good deeds but are received only as the free gift of God's grace through the believer's faith in Jesus Christ as redeemer from sin. His theology challenged the authority and office of the Pope by teaching that the Bible is the only source of divinely revealed knowledge,[4] and opposed sacerdotalism by considering all baptized Christians to be a holy priesthood.[5] Those who identify with these, and all of Luther's wider teachings, are called Lutherans, though Luther insisted on Christian or Evangelical (German: evangelisch) as the only acceptable names for individuals who professed Christ. His translation of the Bible into the German vernacular (instead of Latin) made it more accessible to the laity, an event that had a tremendous impact on both the church and German culture. It fostered the development of a standard version of the German language, added several principles to the art of translation,[6] and influenced the writing of an English translation, the Tyndale Bible.[7] His hymns influenced the development of singing in Protestant churches.[8] His marriage to Katharina von Bora, a former nun, set a model for the practice of clerical marriage, allowing Protestant clergy to marry.[9] In two of his later works, Luther expressed antagonistic, violent views towards Jews, and called for the burnings of their synagogues and their deaths.[10] His rhetoric was not directed at Jews alone, but also towards Roman Catholics, Anabaptists, and nontrinitarian Christians.[11] Luther died in 1546 with Pope Leo X's excommunication still effective.