The Apology of the Augsburg Confession by Philipp Melanchthon
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| Author | Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560 |
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| Title | The Apology of the Augsburg Confession |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced for Project Gutenberg by Michael Pullen and David Klinge |
| Summary | "The Apology of the Augsburg Confession" by Philipp Melanchthon is a theological treatise written in the early 16th century during the time of the Protestant Reformation. The work serves as a defense of the Lutheran faith, articulating the core beliefs that differentiate it from Catholic doctrine, particularly concerning justification, faith, and human sinfulness. The opening of this work presents Melanchthon introducing his audience to the importance of the issues at hand, emphasizing the need for clarity and understanding in Christian doctrine. He begins by stressing the relevance of the topics discussed in the Augsburg Confession, particularly addressing the nature of God, original sin, and justification through faith in Christ. The text highlights the disagreements between Melanchthon's reformers and their adversaries, specifically focusing on the misinterpretations of original sin and justification. By laying out these theological positions, Melanchthon aims to reinforce the legitimacy and necessity of the Reformation's teachings while seeking unity within the churches that adhere to the true faith in Christ. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Lutheran Church -- Catechisms |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6744 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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