Martin Luther (1483-1546). German Reformer whose 1517 protest catalysed the Protestant Reformation.
Kelly translates and analyzes Calvin's 1561 Congratulations to Gabriel of Saconay, a previously untranslated treatise in which Calvin defends Martin Luther against Catholic polemic and reflects on their shared evangelical confession.
Alasdair Heron tracks the eucharistic controversy through Calvin's correspondence up to 1546, following the young Reformer's independent stance on the Supper between Luther and Zwingli and his hope, expressed in 1539, that Luther might accept the Reformed party with their confession.
Better Preaching, Better Teaching, Better Pastoral Care.
