Synopsis
""An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism"" by Joseph Stump is a comprehensive guide to understanding the teachings of Martin Luther, a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation. The book is based on Luther's Small Catechism, which is a series of questions and answers designed to teach people about the Christian faith. Stump's book provides a detailed analysis of each section of the Small Catechism, including the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the sacraments of baptism and communion. He explains the historical context of Luther's teachings and how they relate to modern-day Christianity.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and laypeople. It includes numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the material. Overall, ""An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the teachings of Martin Luther and the foundations of the Protestant faith.What is Confession? Ans. Confession consists of two parts: the one is, that we confess our sins; the other, that we receive absolution or forgiveness through the pastor as of God himself, in no wise doubting, but firmly believing that our sins are thus forgiven before God in heaven.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
Martin Luther (1483, 1546) was a German monk, a theologian and church reformer, he is considered to be the founder of Protestantism. Luther was a professor of Bible at the University of Wittenberg when he posted his famous 95 Theses (1517). In addition to writing many books, Luther translated the Bible into German. Luther believed that salvation was only by faith in Jesus, unmediated by the church. He challenged papal authority by emphasing the Bible as the only source of religious authority and believed the church to be a priesthood of all believers.These ideas helped to inspire the Protestant Reformation and changed the course of Western civilization. He married Katharina von Bora thus initiating the practice of clerical marriage within Protestantism.- Publisher.
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