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Luther's Works, Volume 44: The Christian in Society I

by Martin Luther

Series: Luther's Works (44)

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During the interval between the Leipzig Debate in 1519 and the dramatic, decisive Diet of Worms in 1521, Luther faced a wide array of major problems. He was forced to defend the emerging Reformation against its secular and ecclesiastical enemies and to clarify his own position. At the same time he had to address himself to a host of friends, supporters, and sympathizers who were apprehensive about where Luther's theology was leading. It was during this critical period that the writings contained in this volume were written.… (more)
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The Christian in Society is contained in four volumes, 44 through 47 in Luther’s Works. Basically, these are Luther’s writing about how a Christian should act. Volume I contains six documents, including “Treatise on Good Works”, A Sermon on the Estate of Marriage.” In Volume II there are eleven treatises, giving advice and counsel on everyday problems. Volume III contains eight works written between 1525 and 1530. Volume IV contains four treaties where he wrestles “with volatile aspects of the Christian’s ethical attitude toward the governing authorities, toward other Christians who appeared to be teaching incorrect doctrines, and toward the Jews.
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During the interval between the Leipzig Debate in 1519 and the dramatic, decisive Diet of Worms in 1521, Luther faced a wide array of major problems. He was forced to defend the emerging Reformation against its secular and ecclesiastical enemies and to clarify his own position. At the same time he had to address himself to a host of friends, supporters, and sympathizers who were apprehensive about where Luther's theology was leading. It was during this critical period that the writings contained in this volume were written.

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