Reading Luther The Central Texts. Selected and annotated by Martin H. Jung Georg Raatz, Urs Christian Mundt, Saskia Kredig

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Raatz, Georg, Editor.

Mundt, Urs Christian, Editor.

Kredig, Saskia, Editor.

Series:

Lutheran theology., German perspectives and positions ; Volume 3.

Lutheran Theology 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Martin Luther.

Reformation.

Reformator.

Freiheit.

Rechtfertigung.

Katechismus.

Bibel.

Bildung.

Christentum.

Local Subjects:

Martin Luther.

Reformation.

Reformator.

Freiheit.

Rechtfertigung.

Katechismus.

Bibel.

Bildung.

Christentum.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (297 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leipzig Evangelische Verlagsanstalt 2021

Summary:

Take a fresh look at Martin Luther and his original works! Here the fundamental key texts have been compiled in one single book, introduced by Martin H. Jung’s informative commentaries. The English language translations are up to date and easily understood. Apart from well-known works such as the »95 Theses« and »On the Freedom of a Christian«, this collection also contains dogmatic and devotional texts as well as problematic tracts, for example on the Turks and the Jews. They provide an easily readable insight into the authentic Luther. The book is well suited for confirmation classes, youth groups and adult education as well as for use in churches, congregations, schools and institutions. The book is strongly to be recommended not just for study purposes but also for private reading. [Luther lesen] Lernen Sie Martin Luther neu und im Original kennen! In diesem Band sind zentrale und grundlegende Texte des Reformators versammelt. Mit informativen Einleitungen führt Martin H. Jung in die Schriften ein und präsentiert sie in gut verständlicher Weise. Neben den bekannten Texten wie den »95 Thesen« oder »Von der Freiheit eines Christenmenschen« stehen dogmatische und erbauliche, aber auch problematische Schriften u.a. über Türken und Juden. Sie eröffnen den Blick auf einen authentischen, leicht lesbaren Luther. Das Buch eignet sich gleichermaßen für die Arbeit mit Konfirmanden, Jugendlichen und die Erwachsenenbildung sowie für den Gebrauch in Kirchen, Gemeinden, Schulen und Einrichtungen. Nicht nur für das eigene Studium, auch für die private Lektüre ist das Buch absolut empfehlenswert.

Contents:

Contents Introduction 15 Chronology 21 Philipp Melanchthon on Luther’s ancestry and birth 23 The thunderstorm near Stotternheim: Luther becomes a monk (1505) 25 The “Tower Experience”: Luther becomes a Reformer 27 Into the public eye: Theses against indulgences (1517) 31 New theses: The Leipzig Disputation 43 Luther demands reforms: “To the Christian Nobility” (1520) 47 “On the Freedom of a Christian” 77 “On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church” 91 Marriage and family 101 School and education 111 Ministers and parishes 115 “I will not recant!” The speech at Worms (1521) 125 Translating and interpreting the Bible 129 Consideration for the weak! 139 Elementary Christian doctrine: The Catechism 145 Luther’s prayer guide 157 The bondage of the human will and the hidden God 173 The presence of Christ in bread and wine 189 “On Secular Authority” 193 Are wars allowed? Is it permissible for a Christian to be a soldier? 213 Criticism of merchants and big business 219 Luther says no to the peasants’ revolt 227 “Treat the Jews kindly!” (1523) 237 “We should set fire to the synagogues!” (1543) 243 Turks, Mohammed, Islam, Koran 249 “No” to the council 255 “The Antichrist rules in Rome!” 259 “No fear of death!” 269 Justus Jonas on Luther’s last days and his death 283 Index of Luther’s writings quoted 288 Index of Luther editions used 290

ISBN:

9783374069415

337406941X

OCLC:

1285165278

Publisher Number:

9783374069415