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Works of Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a leader of the Protestant Reformation and namesake of the Lutheran Tradition. He was born in Eisleben and was well-educated before entering the University of Erfurt. It was there that, rather than pursue an advanced law degree, Luther became an Augustinian monk. Between 1505 and 1512 he studied and lectured in theology, punctuated by achievement of his Doctorate at Wittenberg. By 1517 Luther was realizing in full the doctrine of justification by faith, as declared by the apostle Paul and Augustine. His publication of 95 theses against indulgences sparked protest throughout Germany, forcing Luther to defend his theology in disputations at Heidelberg and Leipzig. His treatises of 1520 brought him into greater conflict with the papacy, and he was excommunicated. After the Diet of Worms in 1521, he continued to define and uphold his theology, seeking to reform the Church, emphasizing the authority of Scripture and the Pauline doctrine of justification.

Various works by Marin Luther

• Table Talk
• Assorted Sermons
• Preface to Romans
• Commentary on Galatians
• Small Catechism
• Large Catechism
• Concerning Christian Liberty
• Disputation on the Divinity and Humanity of Christ
• The German Mass and Order of Divine Service
• An Open Letter to the Christian Nobility of the German People
• A Treatise on Good Works
• To Several Nuns
• An Open Letter on Translating
• Disputation of Dr. Martin Luther
• Study Guide for the 95 Thesis
• Several Letters
• To the Christian Reader
• Of the Power and Primacy of the Pope
• Life History of Martin Luther
• Sermon at Luther's Funeral

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Reformation