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100 1 _aSeiss, Joseph Augustus,
_d1823-1904
245 1 0 _aLuther and the Reformation :
_bThe Life-Springs of Our Liberties
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-04
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Luther and the Reformation" by Joseph Augustus Seiss is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and influence of Martin Luther, detailing his role in initiating the Protestant Reformation and the significant socio-political changes that ensued. It provides a comprehensive look at Luther's theological battles against the established Church, focusing on his ideas about faith, authority, and individual liberty. The opening of the text describes the palpable excitement surrounding the 400th anniversary of Luther’s birth, indicating a widespread movement to celebrate his contributions to religion and freedom. It emphasizes Luther's unique position in history as a catalyst for monumental change, comparing him to other great figures who impacted humanity. Through a detailed discussion of Luther’s upbringing, early struggles in the monastery, and subsequent theological revelations, the text sets the stage for understanding how he became a pivotal force in challenging the Catholic Church’s doctrines and practices, particularly through his rejection of the system of indulgences. The opening also establishes the atmosphere of reform efforts in Europe, hinting at the broader cultural and historical implications of Luther’s actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPennsylvania -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
653 _aLuther, Martin, 1483-1546
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16797
999 _c58185
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