Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 1 The Commit consequently altered this phrase, and wrote: It is the authority of Rome itself that Luther calls to the bar of judgment in the person of the German primate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2 Decisive Step of the Reformer - Luther's Appeal to a General Council - Close Combat - The Bull burnt by Luther - Meaning of this daring Act - Luther in the Academy - Luther against the Pepe - New Work by Melancthon - How Luther encourages his Friends - Progress of the Struggle - Melanethon's Opinions on the Weak-hearted - Luther's Treatise on the Bible - Doctrine of Grace - Luther's Recantation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 5 In the four previous volumes the author has described the origin and essential development of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century on the Continent; he has now to relate the history of the Reformation in England. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2 Book X. - agitations, reverses, and progression - Emperor and Pope oppose the Reformation - Conquest of Spain by Francis I. - Don Inigo Lopez De Recaldo - Jesuitism born in the Castle of Loyola - Difl'erence between Luther and Loyolaf - Loyola's faith in fantastic apparitions - Leo the X.'s Habits of Life - Caxdinal of Tortosa chosen Pope - The Diet meets at Nurem berg - Adrian's bloody Brief against Luther - The Nuremberg Councillors oppose the Prelates - Feeling of disaffection in Germany against Rome Zwingli rejoices at the result of the Diet - Adrian's Letter to Frederick Luther's pacific counsels - Protestants persecuted by Duke George - Charles V. Joins in the Work of Duke George - Buming of Esch, Voes, and Lambert - The results of their Martyrdom - Clement VII. Succeeds Adrian V. - Diet proposed to be held at Spires - The Pope dreads and opposes the Diet at Spires - Diet transferred from Spires to ratisbonne-persecution begins in the Austrian States - Persecution also rages in Bavariaf - Buming of Henry van Zutphen - A Dispute arises between Luther and Carlstadt - Carlstadt appoints himself Pastor at Orlamunde - Luther quarrels With Carlstadt at J enaf - The quarrel is prolonged at Orlamunde - Dissension injures the Befor mation - Melanchthon meets the Landgrave of Hesse - Conversion of Albert of Brandenburg - The principles of Christianity carried out - Mass abolished in Wittemberg, etc. - Luther's Address on Education - Lea-ming is made the property of all - Music is greatly honoured by Luther - Advance in the Arts, Literature, etc.-the Shoe League at Spires - The religious movement and political agitation - Thomas Miinzer the Enthusiast - The Revolt of the Black Forest - The Revolt is followed by bloodshed - Progress of the Revolt - The Peasants defeated at the Frauenburg - Miinzer excites an Insurrection - The Princes take up arms - Luther combats the Rebellion - Luther's bitterness of soul - Death of the Elector of Saxony - Reformers' prospects now gloomy - The nine Nuns of N imptsh - The Augustinian Monastery of Wittemberg Luther marries Catherine von Borat - Luther's happy marriage lite - Friend ship of the Landgrave Philip - Poliander's Hymn - The Gospel proclaimed in Prussia - Evangelical League at Sullingen - Meeting of German Princes at Magdeburg - Henry of Brunswick and Charles V. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 2: In the Sixteenth Century The Papacy Attacked - Appeal to the Nobility - The Three Walls - All Christians are Priests - The Magistrate's duty to Correct the Clergy - Abuses of Rome - Ruin of Italy - Dangers of Ger many - The Pope - The Legates - The Monks - The Marriage of Priests - Celibacy - Festivals - The' Bohemians - Charity - The Universities - The Empire - The Emperor must retake Rome - A Book not Published - Luther's Modesty - Success of the Address. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century The author had no idea, however, of writing a book of devotion; his intention was to write a History. He wished to represent faithfully the men and the events of the Sixteenth Century. With this object he studied the writings of the Reformers, and the chronicles of their contemporaries. He made researches in the public and in the private libraries in different countries. He deciphered many manuscripts of the Sixteenth Century, several of which were unknown till he made use of them. But he felt that, in order to accomplish his object, it was not enough simply to give a chronicle of facts. That which constituted the great wonder of the Reformation, was the setting forth of God's truth in the midst of human error - the breath of heaven, that blew upon the Church, and quickened into life so many of the Lord's servants. To shut oneself into a study and pore over manuscripts, was not enough to enable him to write this History; it was necessary to know the true springs of the work, of which the Reformers were the instruments. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century I have: been often requested to publish an English Edition of the first three volumes of my History of the Reformation, carefully revised and corrected by myself, and which might thus become a Standard Edition in Great Britain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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