Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1995-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 76 Luther, Martin 1483 1546 Mann, Gary An Open Letter on Translating "An Open Letter on Translating" by Martin Luther is a theological treatise written in the early 16th century, during the period of the Reformation. The book serves as a defense of Luther's translations of the Bible into German, primarily taking aim at critiques from Catholic authorities regarding his interpretations of scripture. The text discusses the challenges and responsibilities of translating sacred texts, especially when addressing contentious theological issues such as justification by faith alone. In the letter, Luther responds to a friend’s inquiries about his translation choices, particularly the inclusion of the word "sola" (alone) in his version of Romans 3:28, arguing that faith alone is central to Christian salvation and necessary to convey the meaning intended by St. Paul. He emphasizes the importance of using accessible language that resonates with common speakers of German rather than relying solely on literal translations from Greek or Latin, which may be unclear or misleading. Luther's passionate advocacy for a more nuanced and heartfelt approach to translation highlights his belief that language should serve the needs of believers seeking to understand and engage with the Christian faith. Throughout, he defends his authority and capability as a translator against accusations from his opponents, asserting that a proper understanding of scripture is paramount for the well-being of the church. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Reformation -- Germany Bible -- Translating BR Text Christianity Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 66300 66309 2024-09-01T04:57:48.318078 2023-10-01T04:47:50.478375 text/html text/html 66293 66302 2024-09-01T04:57:48.473102 2023-10-01T04:47:50.610382 text/html text/html 73920 2024-09-01T04:57:51.663077 application/epub+zip 73060 2024-09-01T04:57:49.702083 application/epub+zip 73060 2024-09-01T04:57:48.925062 application/epub+zip 180698 2024-09-01T04:57:53.114091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174854 2024-09-01T04:57:51.179044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175022 2022-09-01T05:09:33.440744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57238 57266 2024-09-01T04:57:48.141102 2023-10-01T04:47:50.333401 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 57011 2021-01-01T07:40:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22021 2021-01-01T07:40:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17924 2024-09-01T04:57:53.249088 application/rdf+xml 15672 2024-09-01T04:57:49.265058 image/jpeg 3901 2024-09-01T04:57:49.093051 image/jpeg 74916 2024-09-01T04:57:48.480086 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia