Luther Vindicated (1884)

Luther Vindicated is a book written by Charles Hastings Collette and originally published in 1884. The book is a defense of the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther and his teachings against criticisms and attacks from various sources. Collette begins by providing a brief biography of Luther and his contributions to the Protestant Reformation, including his rejection of the Catholic Church's teachings on indulgences and his translation of the Bible into German. He then addresses common criticisms of Luther, such as his alleged anti-Semitism and his role in the Peasants' War. The author also discusses Luther's theological beliefs, including his views on justification by faith alone and the priesthood of all believers. Collette argues that Luther's teachings were based on a careful reading of the Bible and were not the result of any personal biases or prejudices. Throughout the book, Collette quotes extensively from Luther's writings and provides historical context for his ideas. He also addresses criticisms of Luther from both Catholic and Protestant sources, arguing that Luther's ideas have been unfairly distorted and misunderstood. Overall, Luther Vindicated is an important work of historical and theological scholarship that provides a comprehensive defense of Martin Luther and his teachings. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Protestant Reformation or the development of Christian theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.