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The Essential Luther (Hackett Classics)

The Essential Luther (Hackett Classics)

by Martin Luther (Author), TryntjeHelfferich (Author)

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This is a wonderful anthology . Its texts not only span the whole of Luther's reforming career, but also cover the theological, political, and social issues that mattered most to him and his age. Best of all, the original integrity of the texts remains perceptible, even when abridged. This valuable collection will be a great teaching tool and also a most useful resource for anyone interested in Luther or the Protestant Reformation. -Carlos Eire, Yale University, author of Reformations: The Early Modern World, 1450-1650 (Yale University Press) CONTENTS: Thematic Table of Contents General Introduction 1. Preface to the Complete Edition of the Latin Writings (1545) 2. Disputation on the Power of Indulgences (The Ninety-Five Theses) (1517) 3. Sermon on Indulgence and Grace (1518) 4. Disputation Held at Heidelberg (1518) 5. To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation (1520) 6. The Babylonian Captivity of the Church (1520) 7. On the Freedom of a Christian (1520) 8. Preface to the New Testament (1522) 9. Preface to the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans (1522) 10. On Married Life (1522) 11. On Secular Authority: To What Extent It Must Be Obeyed (1523) 12. That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew (1523) 13. Against the Heavenly Prophets Concerning Images and the Sacrament (1525) 14. Against the Robbing and Murdering Hordes of Peasants (1525) 15. The Bondage of the Will (1525) 16. The German Mass and Order of Divine Service (1526) 17. How Christians Should Regard Moses (1527) 18. Concerning Rebaptism (1528) 19. Hymns (pre-1529) 20. On the War against the Turks (1529) 21. The Small Catechism (1529) 22. Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians (1535) 23. The Schmalkald Articles (1537) 24. Letter to Landgrave Philipp of Hesse (1539) 25. On the Jews and Their Lies (1543) Suggestions for Further Reading Index

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 360
 Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc (US)
Published: 15 Sep 2018
ISBN 10: 1624666949
ISBN 13: 9781624666940

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[Helfferich's] translations are clear and easy to read and couched in contemporary English that is appealing to the reader. The introductions to each document are informative and effective, sketching out each text's major themes, and placing the document into a larger context. The information provided in the notes is helpful, particularly the references identifying Scriptural passages to which Luther refers. The book features a balanced assortment of Luther's works, including some of his most important and well known works, as well as some of his lesser known (or, at least, lesser read) writings. The collection reflects the broad range of subjects that Luther addressed during his lifetime and, since the documents are arranged in chronological order, it provides the reader with the opportunity to see how Luther's thought developed. The thematic table of contents is extremely helpful as it identifies for the reader in which writings Luther addressed a particular topic. The collection of documents, then, is valuable in that it allows readers to explore both the breadth of Luther's work as well as to engage a particular aspect of Luther's thought as it developed over time. Susan Mobley, Concordia University Wisconsin
The Essential Luther provides a much-needed, updated anthology of Luther's writings that places him firmly within his sixteenth-century context while linking his work to twenty-first century concerns like women's religious and societal roles, religious and political violence, and interreligious encounter and conflict. The chronological presentation of Luther's writings will prove enormously helpful for students, as they can trace the development of his theologyhowever episodic and discontinuous it can sometimes bethrough the tumultuous events of Luther's public life and ministry. Helfferich's eminently readable and richly informative general introduction and her brief introductions to each selection help immensely in this respect, as do her succinct and judiciously placed footnotes. Helfferich does students a service, as well, with her realism. She presents Luther quite rightly as a titan of Christian theology; but so too does she avoid undue hagiography, allowing Luther, when appropriate, to appear as self-contradictory, hypocritical, and at times merciless. This compendium of Luther's writings deserves acclaim, use, longevity, and classic status . Peter Joseph Fritz, College of the Holy Cross
A convenient one-volume introduction to the reformer's thought that will be welcomed by students and teachers alike. It includes a representative selection of worksnot just the familiar early theological writings but also important pastoral and polemical works from later in his career. The translations are clear and readable, and the introductions place the selections in their historical context. Amy Burnett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Author Bio
Tryntje Helfferich is Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University at Lima.