It was intended to be a defense of the augsburg confession and a refutation of the confutation. Apology of the augsburg confession by philip melanchthon. Philip melanchthon wrote the augsburg confession and. Nine years later, melanchthon wrote a revised edition, the augsburg confession variata, signed by french theologian john calvin. The john leland center for theological studies, arlington. Defense of the augsburg confession book of concord. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. We teach that rewards have been offered and promised to the works of believers. Ac the augsburg confession apol apology of the augsburg confession sa the smalcald articles tr treatise on the power and primacy of the pope sc the small catechism lc the large catechism fc ep formula of concord, epitome fc sd formula of concord, solid declaration. The apology is more than a mere polemical treatise.
Articles 2228 concerns the abuses the lutherans had worked to correct. But while emperor charles v was loyal to the pope, he fancied the reputation of orchestrating a less violent resolution, so he ordered the catholics to. The apology of the augsburg confession by philipp melanchthon. We believe, teach, and confess the other confessional writings in the book of concord, namely, the apology of the augsburg confession, the smalcald articles, the treatise, the large catechism, and the formula of concord as. The apology of the augsburg confession was written by philip melanchthon during and after the 1530 diet of augsburg as a response to the pontifical confutation of the augsburg confession, charles vs commissioned official roman catholic response to the lutheran augsburg confession of june 25, 1530.
The apology is the longest and most detailed lutheran confession. At the diet of augsburg 1530 melanchthon was the leading representative of the reformation, and it was he who prepared. Confession the version of 1530 and the apology of the augsburg confession were included as part of the book of concord, the official book of confessions of the lutheran church. Francis turretin, the doctrine of scripture institutio theologiae elencticae 1617, 20, sola scriptura 5. The official 1584 latin book of concord has the quarto edition text as its text of the apology of the augsburg confession. Apology of augsburg confession apology of augsburg. Apology of augsburg confession the apology was written in wittenberg, germany, by the.
Melanchthon was present when the protest, from which the term protestant originated, was lodged in the name of freedom of conscience against the roman catholic majority at the second diet of speyer 1529. The outline for the apology, or defense, of the augsburg confession has two sets of numbers. The apology to the augsburg confession lutheran spokesman. This is an ideal way to learn reformation theology as explained clearly in the scriptures. Apology defense of the augsburg confession philip melanchthon presents his greeting to the reader.
To the average reader it may not seem like this article is of great importance especially when one considers the brevity in which it is presented. The defense of the augsburg confession use the table of contents on the left side to select parts of the defense of the augsburg confession. He had a rough draft ready on september 22, but the emperor rejected it. The reformation movement was blazing across the continent, and although the roman catholic church had always been able to squelch such controversies in the past, this time was different. This article on justification is the chief article in the entire confession. Melanchthon continued to work on it and published the apology along with the augsburg confession in april 1531. Written in latin by philip melanchthon 1531 translated from the latin into german by justus jonas 1531 preface. Philipp jakob spener, pia desideria 1675, pious living 4. It has consistently taken my eyes off of myself and the world and placed them firmly on the christ of the cross and empty tomb.
The purpose of the diet at augsburg was to restore religious peace to europe following a very tumultuous decade. The first publication of the apology of the augsburg confession appeared in 1531. The apology of the augsburg confession lutheran reformation. Melanchthon responded with his apology to the augsburg confession. But the apology of the augsburg confession is different. Apology of the augsburg confession wikimili, the free.
The very existence of the lutheran church was at stake at that time. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The apology of the augsburg confession by philip melanchthon. The apology of the augsburg confession arose out of that ongoing theological debate. In apology of the augsburg confession, melanchthon defends and elaborates upon his previous work, the augsburg confession, which is considered to be one of the most significant. The augsburg confession was the explanation of martin luthers convictions.
The augsburg confession and the apology of the confession. View essay apology of augsburg confession from religion 5 at nebraska evangelical lutheran high school. This revised study offers students a greater understanding of the writings that have shaped the lutheran faith. Apology of the augsburg confession work by melanchthon. Augsburg confession and the apology of the augsburg confession. The apology of the augsburg confession was written by philipp melanchthon during and after the 1530 diet of augsburg as a response to the pontifical confutation of the augsburg confession, charles vs commissioned official roman catholic response to the lutheran augsburg confession of june 25, 1530. The numbers on the left generally correspond with the articles of the augsburg confession. Neither set is fully in order because of the way melanchthon responded to the issues presented by the pontifical confutation see introduction above. The translation presented here is based on that of f. Leaders notes for this session study offers background material, answers to study questions and other suggestions for leading a comprehensive study on the augsburg confession and its apology. Jul 24, 2016 the apology of the augsburg confession arose out of that ongoing theological debate. Jan 02, 2020 the augsburg confession was the explanation of martin luthers convictions.
The title apology identifies the writing as a defense, not an expression of regret. Jun 24, 2015 an analysis of the lutheran confessions contained in the documents of the book of concord by dr. A bible study or reading group on the apology could be confusing if different. The augsburg confession is the most succinct presentation of lutheranism. May 25, 2017 this is an ideal way to learn reformation theology as explained clearly in the scriptures. Melanchthons defense apology of the augsburg confession was largely his own personal effort. Augsburg confession booklet download concordia theology. It is quite long and detailed, but it clearly spells out sola fide in terms that cannot be twisted to mean just anything. To disparage such works, the confession of doctrine, affliction, works of love, mortifications of the flesh, would be indeed to disparage the outward government of christs kingdom among men. Roman catholic theologians believed force was the only solution to their german problem.
Articles 121 have to do with basic christian doctrines,with the most important of these articles being articles 3, 4, 5. The apology of the augsburg confession all you can books. Philipp melanchthon the augsburg confession britannica. Charles arand at concordia seminary in saint louis, missouri. Apology of the augsburg confession text christianity. Ignatius of loyola, spiritual exercises 1541, spirituality 3. No study of the augsburg confession should be considered complete without having examined it in the light of the apology. This version of the augsburg confession is the socalled variata, in which melanchthon made a number of changes in an attempt to compromise with the calvinists. Another notable feature of the kolbwengert edition is the setting off of the filioque of the nicene creed in square brackets. Apology of the augsburg confession the book of concord of. The apology of the augsburg confession 1531 philip melanchthon as revised by martin luther. In the year 1530, the lutherans were required to present their confession of faith before the emperor in augsburg, germany.
Philip melanchthons greeting god original sin christ justification of love and fulfilling of the law the church baptism the holy supper confession re. Participants read and respond to key excerpts of these charter documents of lutheran doctrine, as each session highlights law and gospel and applies the truth of gods word to life. The first version of the apology was hastily written and presented to emperor charles v on sept. This is a latin copy of the augsburg confession and the apology of the augsburg confession. Wherefore we believe that troubles and dangers for the glory of christ and the good of the church should be endured, and we are confident that this our fidelity to duty is. The first version of the apology was hastily written and presented. The apology of the augsburg confession was written by philipp melanchthon during and after the 1530 diet of augsburg as a response to the pontifical confutation of the augsburg confession, charles vs commissioned official roman catholic response to. On september 22, melanchthon presented his first draft of the apology of the augsburg confession, apology meaning defense. The apology was offered by chancellor bruck to the emperor, and was received in the name of the emperor by the count palatinate frederick, in the name of the emperor, but was quickly returned after his brother. The presentation of the augsburg confession immediately bolstered widespread support for the reformation.
To understand the nature of the apology and how it came about we need to go back to the story of the augsburg confession. Melanchthon drafted a defense for the beliefs he held as they are explained in the augsburg confession. Apr 23, 2017 augsburg confession booklet download the augsburg confession has throughout my days in ministry been a source of great comfort and occasional rebuke. Apology of the augsburg confession, one of the confessions of lutheranism, a defense and elaboration of the augsburg confession, written by the reformer philipp melanchthon in 1531. Confutation of the augsburg confession entitled the apology of the augsburg confession. It is a thorough discussion, in all its relations, of the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone, without works. The apology of the augsburg confession book of concord. What is the augsburg confession and apology of the augsburg confession. Apology of the augsburg confession the reformed reader. The apology is the longest and most comprehensive of the lutheran confessions. Everyone will enjoy this book, clergy and laity alike. The apology of the augsburg confession is a confessional document of the lutheran church written at an extremely critical point in the history of lutheranism. Please report any typos or formatting problems you see with this text. The augsburg confession focuses especially on the objective and universal.
Augsburg confession booklet download the augsburg confession has throughout my days in ministry been a source of great comfort and occasional rebuke. Unaltered augsburg confession the book of concord of 1580. Full text of apology of the augsburg confession see other formats. Philipp melanchthon, along with martin luther, was the primary founder of lutheranism. An analysis of the lutheran confessions contained in the documents of the book of concord by dr. At first reading, it may indeed seem diffuse, but farther study will show that it contains little, if anything, unnecessary, as it is. Philip melanchthon wrote the augsburg confession and it was read before the imperial court on june 30, 1530. What is the augsburg confession and apology of the augsburg. Melanchthon, apology of the augsburg confession, art.
Apology of the augsburg confession comparison chart most parts of the book of concord have a numbering system for articles and paragraphs that is uniform, no matter what edition or translation is used. They are bound with a copy of philipp melanchthons loci communes of 1541. He repeated returned throughout to his chief theme justification by faith. Philipp melanchthon philipp melanchthon the augsburg confession. Page 1 page 2 the apology of the confession contentsshow introduction philip melanchthon presents his greeting to the reader.
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