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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...

merely added to it at the time of the action, although it is necessary that it be wholly put to death and be changed before putting on love and working in love.”9 Altogether, Luther rigorously distanced himself from the Occamist concept of sin,10 especially from the view that by their natural powers humans are able to keep the commandments of God. Luther again to the contrary: “For this reason it is plain insanity to say that man of his own powers can love God above all things and can perform the
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