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The development of Martin Luther's thought was both a symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the modern world. Geographical discovery, an emerging scientific tradition, and a climate of social change had splintered the unity of medieval Christian culture, and these changes provided the background for Luther's theological challenge. His new apprehension of Scripture and fresh understanding of man's relation to God demanded a break with the Church as then constituted and released the powerful impulses that carried the Reformation. Luther's vigorous, colorful language still retains the excitement it had for thousands of his contemporaries. In this volume, Dr. Dillenberger has made a representative selection from Luther's extensive writings, and has also provided the reader with a lucid introduction to his thought.
Series: Anchor Library of Religion
Paperback: 526 pages
Publisher: Anchor (March 1, 1958)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385098766
ISBN-13: 978-0385098762
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.2 x 8 inches
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Martin Luther, Selections from His WritingsEdited by John DillenbergerI've owned this book for quite some time, and find myself returning to it often if nothing else for its accessibility. I have many different versions of Many of Luther's works, including several in German and Latin, and in Electronic format the "Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings (w/ CD-ROM)" put out by Fortress and CPH. But this volume is just more convenient when I'm being lazy. I do think that for the English Speaking Lutheran Laity, there isn't anything better that I have seen. It's a good little volume that introduces a person to the more essential writings of Luther. Those writings that have been most influential, these include ""The Pagan Servitude of the Church" "Secular Authority: To what Extent It Should be Obeyed" "The Freedom of a Christian (absolutely essential reading for Lutherans) and "Two Kinds of Righteousness"I would include here "The Bondage of the Will" except that it is truncated by a man who does not understand Luther, same for "A Commentary on St. Paul's epistle To the Galatians.' Concerning these two volumes it is better to pick up the more complete versions, even if translated by reformed translators, and read them in total, rather than allow them to be butchered by men who don't share Luther's theology, but actually reject it.That is the weakness of this volume. The editor is reformed and lets his biases show.
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