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Do We Need Another Reformation?, Lewis W. Spitz
Do We Need Another Reformation?, Lewis W. Spitz
Concordia Theological Monthly
In view of the tremendous progress of our age in all areas of human endeavor and the problems it has created, the question has been asked: "Do we need another Reformation?" After all, nearly four and a half centuries have passed since Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church at Wittenberg.
Fifteen Fifty-Nine Anno Domini, Carl S. Meyer
Fifteen Fifty-Nine Anno Domini, Carl S. Meyer
Concordia Theological Monthly
The confluence of significant events in 1559 A. D. makes that year a notable one in church history. From time to time a half dozen or a baker's dozen of occurrences within the 12-month span alloted by the calendar to a single year may loom up so large that they are regarded as particularly significant and make the year a memorable one in the annals of mankind. Such was the year 1559.
What Luther Says: A Review, Theodore Hoyer
What Luther Says: A Review, Theodore Hoyer
Concordia Theological Monthly
The last 80 years have seen a great revival of interest in Reformation history and as a result an ever-increasing research in the facts of those times. Its beginning came with the preparations for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Luther's birth in 1883. More especially, however, this new Luther and Reformation research was launched by those who were opposed to Luther and to Protestantism in general. They knew what this celebration would initiate: literature describing, defending, promoting Protestant interests. In order to meet and to stop this, they did-the very best they could to promote it!