The Smalcald Articles

The Smalcald Articles is a theological treatise written by Martin Luther, one of the key figures of the Protestant Reformation. The book consists of 28 articles that outline the fundamental beliefs of the Lutheran Church. These articles cover topics such as the nature of God, the role of scripture in Christian life, the sacraments, and the authority of the church. The Smalcald Articles were written in 1537 and were intended to be a summary of Luther's teachings for a meeting of Protestant leaders in the German town of Smalcald. The articles were later adopted as an official statement of faith by the Lutheran Church. Throughout the book, Luther emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ as the sole means of salvation. He also critiques the Catholic Church's teachings on topics such as indulgences, the authority of the pope, and the role of good works in salvation. The Smalcald Articles are considered a foundational text for the Lutheran Church and are still studied and referenced by theologians and scholars today. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and laypeople.This hereditary sin is so deep and [horrible] a corruption of nature that no reason can understand it, but it must be [learned and] believed from the revelation of Scriptures, Ps. 51, 5; Rom. 6, 12 ff.; Ex. 33, 3; Gen. 3, 7 ff. Hence, it is nothing but error and blindness in regard to this article what the scholastic doctors have taught.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.