The Confutatio Pontificia by Johann Michael Reu
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| Editor | Reu, Johann Michael, 1869-1943 |
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| Title | The Confutatio Pontificia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Karen Janssen, Project Wittenberg, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Confutatio Pontificia" by Anonymous and edited by Johann Michael Reu is a historical religious document likely written in the early 16th century. This text centers on the theological disputes concerning the Christian Orthodox faith and serves as a confutation of the Confession of Faith presented by the Elector of Saxony and other rulers within the Holy Roman Empire regarding Lutheran reforms. It is deeply rooted in the context of the Protestant Reformation, a significant period marked by challenges to the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church. The book meticulously critiques various articles of the Lutheran Confession, affirming traditional Catholic doctrines such as the nature of original sin, the necessity of sacraments like baptism and confession, and the role of good works in salvation. It provides detailed theological arguments against Protestant positions on faith, grace, and the nature of the Church and its sacraments. Each article is addressed methodologically, highlighting the compatibility of certain beliefs with Catholic values while clearly refuting others deemed heretical. The overall message emphasizes the importance of adherence to the Catholic Church, presenting a benedictory yet stern call for unity among the Christian faithful while disapproving of the emerging Protestant ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Protestantism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 853 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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