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      Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence
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      Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence

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      Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence book

      Taking all things captive

      Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence

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      Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence book

      Taking all things captive
      ByTimothy P. Dost
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2001
      eBook Published 26 May 2017
      Pub. Location London
      Imprint Routledge
      DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315244563
      Pages 254
      eBook ISBN 9781315244563
      Subjects Humanities
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      Dost, T.P. (2001). Renaissance Humanism in Support of the Gospel in Luther's Early Correspondence: Taking all things captive (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315244563

      ABSTRACT

      Drawing on the early correspondence of Martin Luther, Timothy Dost presents a reassessment of the degree to which humanism influenced the thinking of this key reformation figure. Studying letters written by Luther between 1507 and 1522, he explores the various ways Luther used humanism and humanist techniques in his writings and the effect of these influences on his developing religious beliefs. The letters used in this study, many of which have never before been translated into English, focus on Luther's thoughts, attitudes and application of humanism, uncovering the extent to which he used humanist devices to develop his understanding of the gospel. Although there have been other studies of Luther and humanism, few have been grounded in such a close philological examination of Luther's writings. Combining a sound knowledge of recent historiography with a detailed familiarity with Luther's correspondence, Dost provides a sophisticated contribution to the field of reformation studies.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|35 pages

      Structure and Context: The Problem of Luther, the Correspondence, Humanism and the Gospel

      chapter 2|35 pages

      A Many-Splendored Cause: Crucial Issues in Humanism

      chapter 3|26 pages

      Gaining the Credentials: Humanism and Luther's Progress from Student to Theologian

      chapter 4|66 pages

      Fanning the Flames: Humanism and Luther's Response to the Firestorm over the Theses

      chapter 5|30 pages

      Luther and Eck: Distrust and the Leipzig Debate

      chapter 6|19 pages

      Anticipations of Persecution and a Necessary Otium: Luther from Leipzig through Worms to the Wartburg

      chapter 7|7 pages

      General Conclusions: Taking All Things Captive

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