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This definitive analysis of the theology of Martin Luther surveys its development during the crises of Luther’s life, then offers a systematic survey by topics. Containing a wealth of quotations from less-known writings by Luther and written in a way that will interest both scholar and novice, Lohse’s magisterial volume is the first to evaluate Luther’s theology in both ways. Lohse’s historical...

Chapter 5 THE UNIQUENESS OF LUTHER’S THEOLOGY “A THEOLOGY THAT GETS AT THE MEAT OF THE NUT” Early on, Luther displayed an appreciation for the theological task markedly different from views otherwise held around 1500.1 Naturally, what is new in Luther’s position cannot be defined in such fashion that it is simply seen in opposition to particular scholastic tendencies or even to humanism. As noted, Luther could read some scholastic works with great relish, those of Biel, for example.2 The distinction
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