Luther Primer: A Little Book of Goodly Excerpts from the Writings of Martin Luther
Overview
This book was originally written at the request of the Luther League of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and was planned as a study book for its members during the quarter-centenary of the Protestant Reformation. It was eventually made available to the general public and presents authentic Lutheran teachings from several angles, covering basic doctrines of the church and various letters and sermons.
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Top Highlights
“The petitions of the Lord’s Prayer are also prayed backwards, namely by those who pray only with their lips and not in their heart. Such persons seek their own honor, name and glory rather than the glory of God.” (Page 15)
“And this is the will of God—that we should be sanctified and should kill and destroy our sins and vices by means of the cross and death of Christ our Lord.” (Page 14)
“After that these men pray—or perhaps it is more correct to say they never pray—for the forgiveness of their sins.” (Page 16)
“For the Word is almighty; it takes captive the heart, and when that is taken, all must come right of itself” (Page 79)
“to read my earlier writings with great caution and with much pity, remembering that I too was once a monk” (Page 3)
About Martin Luther
Martin Luther 1483–1546) was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and one of the most significant figures in Western history. Over the course of his life, he was a monk, a priest, a professor of biblical literature, a Reformer, a husband, and a father.
Luther is most noted for his 95 Theses (1517), in which he argues that indulgences are not acts of penance which can replace true repentance. In 1520, Pope Leo X and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V demanded that Luther retract all of his writings. Luther refused. He was subsequently excommunicated and declared an outlaw.
Luther has been both praised and vilified for what he preached and wrote. His translation of the Christian Bible into the vernacular greatly influenced the church. His works continue to impact all Christians and animate the movement that bears his name. His works are also represented in Martin Luther’s Basic Theological Writings and the Luther’s Works collection.