of the
The first part of the fifteenth volume of Luther's complete writings.
which contains the documents on the history of the Reformation from 1517 to 1524.
The first chapter.
The documents that show that religion has been turned into a trade in the papacy, especially the indulgences of Tetzel.
The first section.
On the origin and progress of papal indulgences.
A. The pope has driven out money by tendering the Jubilee and letters of indulgence for churches, monasteries, hospitals etc.
1, Bull of Pope Bonifacius VIII. Anno 13001
5. several letters of indulgence from the popes and others.
h. Letter of indulgence for the church at Mühlhausen.
k. Letter of indulgence for a chapel at Hofstedt. 1442 27
l. Letter of indulgence from Pope Nicolaus V for the
m. Letter of indulgence from the bishop of Naumburg for
n. Copy of a letter of indulgence under the pope's
Eugenius IV government [1431-1447] from
o. Letter of indulgence from Pope Bonifacius IX for
p. Letter of indulgence from 1470 (in the old edition
r. Letter of indulgence for the church in Pfafroda. 1480 36 s. Letter of indulgence for the church in Westhausen.
t. Letter of indulgence for the church in Memleben. 1503 39 u. Letter of indulgence for St. Mary's Church in Dan
w. Letter of indulgence for the church in Eilenberg. 1518 45
B. The pope has exorcised money by pretending to pay the Turk tax.
8th Letter of Indulgence of Marinus de Fregeno. 1458... 52
C. The pope has driven out money through milk and butter letters.
16 The letter of the Elector Frederick 2c referring to the renewed bull. 1513 ... 63
19 Joh. von Breitenbach's expert opinion against the papal butter letters. About the beginning of 1492 70
20 Bishop of Meissen John VI's Protestation against Indulgences. About the beginning of 1492 91
23. the letter of pope alexander VI, by which
24. pope alexander VI, by a bull, sets at-
25th Pope Julius II extends the butter freedom for Chursachsen for another twenty years.
D. The pope has finally dispensed and permitted everything for money, so that a formal trade has become out of it.
28 Reply to the previous letter, in which Leo X grants everything requested. 1517 108
29. Three indults granted by Pope Clement VI to King John of France and his wife. 1350.
b. Permission to choose a confessor 110 c. Permission to take vows through a confessor.
31. seven Roman jubilee calendars of the unspeakable indulgence of sins through all the months and on all the days of the year.
33. indulgence letter of Raymundus Peraldus. 1489. .. 160
37. the same Raymundus two letters of indulgence for
42. excerpt from the "heavenly treasure trove" of the
43 Summa and extract from the bull of Pope Julius II, for the protection of the Christian faith.
Second Section.
The indulgences offered by Popes Julius II and Leo X for the construction of St. Peter's Church in Rome give rise to the Reformation.
A. The indulgences granted under Pope Julius II.
B. The indulgences granted under Pope Leo X.
1. written out in Rome itself.
53 The Jesuit Maimburg report shows that Leo X's true intention in this indulgence was not the building of St. Peter's Church, but the collection of a bridal treasure for his sister. 245
54. The letter of indulgence of Bartholomew Farratinus.
55: Letter of indulgence and fraternity of Francis of Tripontio for the Hospital of the Holy Spirit m Saxia in Rome. 1516250
2. through the general commissions in other countries as well.
a. Joh. Angelus Arcimboldus and Christoph de Forli and their subcommissaries Tetzel and Samson.
57 Hermann Bonni Relation, how Arcimboldus let himself be seen with his indulgence, and of its immense expense. 1516255
62. an indulgence by Arcimboldus under Tetzel's na
64 Hottinger's account of how the sub-commissary of Christopher de Forli, Bernardinus Samson, had fared in Bern in 1518283
65. the same narrative, how Bullinger, decan to
Bremgarten, which Samson resisted 284
69. Leo's X to Ennio, Bishop of Verulan, on
The indulgence instruction issued to Switzerland. 1514 ... 291
d. Under the Archbishop of Mainz and the Franciscan Guardian of Mainz and his sub-commissioner Tetzel.
73 Myconius's account of how the guardian of the Franciscan monastery in Mainz had shifted the responsibility for indulgences away from himself 333
76 Joachim I, Elector of Brandenburg, mandate to his subjects to let Tetzeln proclaim indulgences freely and without hindrance.
77. Luther's narration of the true and secret reasons why Tetzel actually had his ab-.
laßkram zu Markt gebracht habe. Walch, old edition, vol. XVII, 1703 ff.
79. a piece of Tetzel's short instruction for
the priests how they should advertise the indulgences 339
82 Heinrich Campis informs Abbot Johannes of Königslutter that the indulgence there has been cancelled by Tetzel, and asks him to take countermeasures.
83: Duke Henry the Younger of Brunswick sends a letter to the cathedral dean and chapter of Magdeburg, in which he asks for the revocation of the ban on indulgences in Königslutter.
87 A letter of indulgence from Tetzel, issued in Berlin. 1517 353
91: How Tetzel, at the departure of the congregation of Zwickau, wheedled a lot of money that was used for a feast for the priests ... 359
97 A similar tale from a nobleman 363
103 Mayer, Chancellor of the Chur-Maints, complains about the pope's money-grubbing in a letter to Cardinal Aeneas Sylvius.
The second chapter.
Beginning of Luther's Reformation, and papal counter-measures up to the Diet of Augsburg in 1518.
First Section.
Luther's attempts to abolish the abuse of indulgences.
A. Luther's warnings in sermons and in the confessional, and Tetzel's behavior against them.
106 Luther's own account of how he had raised several objections to indulgences in the castle church at Wittenberg, but was not well received by the Elector, in Walch's old edition, Vol. XVII, 1703 ff.
B. Luther's public stand against the abuse of indulgences in his 95 Theses. How this was received by friends and enemies.
111 Two bulls given by Leo X in 1516, which contributed to the fact that a large number of people turned out for the feast of All Saints.... 385
113 Luther's account of the weakness and trembling with which he first attacked the cause of indulgences and only desired to investigate the truth is found in the St. Louis edition, vol.
115 Luther's letter to Johann Lang, with which he sends his theses, shows his joy in God and his confident courage. Nov. 11.
118 Luther's report of how the superiors of his order had been hard on him because of the theses and had wanted to make him fainthearted. St. Louis edition, Vol. V, 1204.
121 Luther's account of the burning of Tetzel's theses in Wittenberg, in which he had no part, nor was he to blame.
123) The story of how Georg von Zedlitz sent to Luther and asked him if he was the swan that Hus had prophesied about.
125 Luther's report of the fury of his enemies, who shout in all the pulpits that he must be burned shortly. March 21, 1518 400
127 Luther's letter to Pope Leo X concerning his disputation on indulgences with the transmission of his resolutions. s30. May 1518Z 400
128 Luther's letter to Hieronymus Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg, with which he sends him his resolutions. Probably
132 Luther's letter to Johann Staupitz, with which he sends his resolutions and asks him to forward them to the pope.
C. Luther's journey to Heidelberg for the General Convention of the Augustinians and the disputation held there.
133 Luther's report to Joh. Lang that he had been advised against the trip to Heidelberg.
135 Luther's letter to Spalatin from Würzburg. April 19 1518 420
137 Another message about this bishop422
138 Luther's report to Spalatin, from Wittenberg, about his honorable reception at Heidelberg by Count Palatine Wolfgang. May 18 1518 422
140 Alting's report that Bucer, Brenz, Billicanus, and Schnepf came to the knowledge of the truth through the disputation at Heidelberg423
The second section of the second chapter.
From the counter institutions of the Roman court.
A. Pope Leo orders the new Augustinian general Gabriel Venetus to dissuade Luthern from his nobility.
B. How they wanted to put Luther on trial in Rome in a short time.
146 Luther's own report on the papal citation he received to appear in Rome within sixty days.
2. Luther is released from the trip to Rome through the mediation of Chursachsen and the University of Wittenberg.
C. About the further efforts of the papal court against Luther.
156 Luther's report on what actually happened to the Cardinal's
D. How to confess Luther with poison and assassination after life.
Luther's report on this in a briefs to Link.
160 Luther's report to Spalatin on how to make a
Doctor to kill him. 16 Apr.
161 Luther's report to Spalatin that Hütten had
The third chapter.
From the Imperial Diet at Augsburg Anno 1518 and the Augsburg world-famous events between the papal legate Cajetan and Luther (Acta Augustana).
First Section.
About the Reichstag itself and the actions and transactions concerning religion that took place there.
A. The imperial estates complain to the emperor about the Roman court.
B. The papal legate's request for money for the Turkish war is completely denied.
169: Raynaldus' excerpt from a speech in which the Cardinal-Legate asked the Germans to
C. What edicts have been drafted on the imperial consultations and on the imperial farewell.
The second section of the third chapter.
From the actions at Augsburg between Cajetan, the Elector of Saxony, and Luther.
174 The Instruction given to the Papal Legate, Cardinal Cajetan, for his journey to Germany, dated May 5, 1518.... 523
B. What gifts Cajetan brought from the pope for the emperor and the Elector Albrecht of Mainz.
C. From the Pabst's order to the Cardinal in Augsburg.
176 Pope Leo X's breve to Cardinal Cajetan, Legate a Latere, on how he should behave against Luther and his followers.
D. How the Elector of Saxony acted on Luther's behalf at Augsburg.
179: Pope Leo X's request to the Elector Frederick of Saxony that Luther be handed over to the authority of the papal see.
E. Luther leaves for Augsburg, although some good friends tried to prevent him from doing so.
F. Luther arrives in Augsburg on October 7, and reports to his friends what protection and love he had received from the Augsburg patricians.
189 Luther's letter to Melanchthon from Augsburg, in which he says a heart-moving farewell in view of the probability of suffering death for the truth. Oct. 11, 1518. ... 554
G. Of the cunning plot of Urban de Serralonga, a deputy of Cajetan, with Luther
to Augsburg.
H. Of Luther's three interrogations by Cajetan.
1. from the first interrogation.
2. from the second interrogation.
I. How the Cardinal had Staupitz deal with Luther.
K. How Luther asked the Cardinal for clearance, but because he could not receive it and was not allowed to proceed, he took leave of him in writing.
L. Of Luther's departure from Augsburg and the appeal he left behind.
M. How the timid Staupitz, frightened by some threatening words of Cajetan, hurriedly departed from Augsburg without saying goodbye, among other samples of his timidity and Fickleness.
N. Luther publishes the history of his trade with Cardinal Cajetan at Augsburg in print under the title
O. How difficult it was initially for Luther to publish his Acta Augustana.
231 Luther's respectful apology to the Elector that it was now no longer possible, nor advisable, to return the last sheets.
The third section of the third chapter.
Of Cajetan's more distant undertakings against Luther after his departure from Augsburg.
A. Cajetan's publication of a new papal decree on indulgences.
B. The Cardinal's correspondence with the Elector of Saxony concerning the Augsburg events.
239 Luther's report of this matter to Staupitz 654
C. How Luther was prompted by this persecution of Cajetan to appeal to a general Concilium.
D. How the Elector accepted Luther at the Imperial Court. Column
The fourth chapter.
Of the negotiations about Luther's cause continued by the papal nuncio Carl von Miltitz under the direction of Cajetan, both at the electoral court and with Luther himself.
First Section.
Von Miltitzens Abfertigung am päbstlichen Hof, seiner Reise und Ankunft in Sachsen.
A. How Miltitz announced to the Elector of Saxony, as did Spalatin, the matter assigned to him by the Pope.
B. What instructions etc. Miltitz were given.
256 Papal Breve to the Captain and the Councillors of the City of Wittenberg against Lu
C. How Miltitz set out on the journey to Germany, and what he undertook on the way.
260 Miltitzen's letter to Spalatin, in which he reports that he has arrived in Gera and will be with him in Altenburg tomorrow.
The second section of the fourth chapter.
Of the Elector of Saxony's timidity, and how Luther should have left Wittenberg, but finally should and wanted to stay there again.
A. How the court gave Luther to understand that it would like to see him leave Wittenberg.
B. The University of Wittenberg Intercession for Luther.
C. How Luther made arrangements to leave so as not to cause the Elector any displeasure on his account.
265 Luther's declaration to Spalatin that he was quite ready to leave Wittenberg. Nov. 25.
268 Another quite exceptional testimony that Luther certainly did not want the Word of God to be protected by men 686.
D. How the court finally instructed Luther to stay in Wittenberg.
269 Bavaru's report on how Luther had made serious arrangements for his departure, and had also held a banquet with some friends.
The third section of the fourth chapter.
Of Miltitzen's negotiations with Luther at Altenburg.
A. From the personal meeting of Miltitzen and Luther at Altenburg.
277 Miltitzen's concern, raised at the request of the Elector, as to what might be helpful in Luther's affairs with the papal see, to settle them amicably. Around Jan. 11.
278: Spalatin's counter-objection, also on the prince's orders. Around Jan. 11.
B. What Luther promised Miltitz in this conversation, and how he also fulfilled it, also suggested certain arbiters at Miltitz's request.
283 Luther's humble letter to Pope Leo X, which he had promised Miltitz he would leave out. Probably end of February 1519705
C. How Chursachsen, no doubt on Miltitzen's advice, wanted to apologize to the Pope in writing, but subsequently failed to do so.
288: Prince Frederick's letter to Carl von Miltitz, in which he apologizes for not writing to the Pope.
Section Four of Chapter Four.
From Miltitzen's journey via Leipzig, where he interrogates Tetzeln, to Cardinal Cajetan in Trier.
A. How Miltitz cited Tetzeln to Altenburg immediately after his arrival in Saxony, but the latter did not appear.
289 Tetzel's letter of apology to Carl von Miltitz that he would not have come to him without risking his life.
could come to Altenburg. Dec. 31, 1518 714
B. How Miltitz therefore demanded that he appear before him when he was passing through Leipzig and sharply reprimanded him for his sacrilege.
290 Miltitzen's written report to the Electoral Councilor Pfeffinger on his interrogation of Tetzel in Leipzig. Jan. 22, 1519 716
293 The Franciscan Provincial Hermann Rabe's intercessory letter for Tetzel at Miltitz.
295: Prince Frederick's response to this cry
Section Five of Chapter Four.
How Luther's matter, after Miltitzen's arrival at Cafetan in Loblenz, according to the agreement made with Luther and also with Cajetan's approval, was to be settled before the Thurfürst Richard at Trier.
A. How Miltitz reminds the Elector of Trier, who is staying at Ehrenbreitstein at that time, in writing to now carry out the investigation of the matter that was assigned to him and taken over by him.
298 A copy of the Electorate of Trier's reply to Miltitzen's first letter enclosed with the above letter, because he had not received it. Feb. 6, 1519 723
B. How Miltitz tried to make Luther trustful and lure him to Coblenz, but in vain.
299 Miltitz's letter to Luther, in which he tries to make him secure and exhorts him to be confident and to go to Coblenz soon, so that the settlement of the matter will not become more difficult afterwards. May 3, 1519 724
C . How Cajetan and Miltitz tried to persuade the Elector by empty promises that he should deliver Luthern to Coblenz, and Chursachsen's answer to this.
304 Miltitzen's letter to the Elector, in which he apologizes, as he is only waiting for some brevia from Rome and wants to come soon afterwards, but does not spare any words to induce the Elector to deliver Luthern to Trier. May 3, 1519 730
D. How Churtrier has finally been persuaded to bring Luthern to Ehrenbreitstein by requesting Chursachsen to do so, but which Churfürst Friedrich wisely refuses.
E. How Miltitz, on receiving an order from Rome to deliver the golden rose to Churfachsen, refuted Luther's maturity to Coblenz, because he would come to him himself, and what Churfachsen, since this delivery was again delayed, answered Cajetan.
Section Six of Chapter Four.
About Miltitzen's return to Saxony and the final delivery of the long-promised golden rose, in which Chursachfen shows himself to be rather cold.
A. Von Miltitzens Reise zum Churfürsten zu Sachsen, und was für Ceremonien er überreichen die goldene Rose.
B. How Electoral Saxony did not receive this gift, which is otherwise highly respected and dedicated only to kings, personally, but only through his ministers. Column
Section Seven of Chapter Four.
From the colloquium at Liebenwerda, which was requested in writing by Miltitz during his presence in Saxony at that time, and which was approved by both the Elector and Luther.
A. Von Miltitzens Ansuchen darum bei dem Churfürsten und Luther.
B. Of the Elector's and Luther's willingness to do so.
Luther's letter to the Elector in which he designates October 9 as the date of the colloquium with Miltitz at Liebenwerda.
C. From the colloquium held on October 9 at Liebenwerda.
D. Von Miltitzens an Churtrier und Chursachsen abgestattetem, gar unlauterm Bericht von dieser Conferenz.
1. Von Miltitzen's false pretense, as if Luther had promised in the Colloquium to travel with him to the Elector of Trier.
321 Miltitzen's letter to the Elector of Saxony, in which he pretends that Luther had
2. how Luther thoroughly answered to the Elector.
323) Elector Frederick's reply to Miltitz that Luther's report was quite different from his own, and in which he is criticized for having sent the Elector's letter, which he should have returned, to Trier.
What Miltitz then further objected to Luther.
Section Eight of Chapter Four.
Von Miltitzen's somewhat more serious dealings with the Church of Saxony ministers at Torgau in the matter of Luther.
A. As Miltitz reports to Chursachsen that the papal court is very unwilling about the delay and has sent him stricter orders, therefore he wants to come to the Elector in Torgau.
Chapter Four, Section Nine.
How Miltitz stayed thereafter in Saxony until around Fastnacht 1520.
A. Von Miltitzens Correspondenz mit Chursachsen wegen des Bischofs zu Merseburg, des Fürsten Adolph von Anhalt.
332 Miltitzen's letter to Chursachsen, in which he reports that he has been to the Bishop of Msrseburg; he wants to report orally on his dealings with him upon his return. 19 Jan. 1520... 768
B. Von Miltitzen's correspondence with Chursachsen concerning a life pension.
The tenth section of the fourth chapter.
Von Miltitzen's efforts to prevent the publication of the book "To the Nobility of the German Nation. His presence at the Augustinian convent in Eisleben.
A. How Miltitz complains to the Elector about Luther's vehement, angry letter and asks that Luther be induced to forgive the publication of the book he has under his hands.
336 Miltitzen's letter to the Elector that Luther had done such things that serve to diminish the Roman Church,
and therefore asks the Elector to prevent Luther from publishing the book he now has in his hands.
B. About the Eisleben Augustinian Convent, and what has been done about Luther's cause in Miltitzen's presence, as well as with Luther himself through deputies.
Section Eleven of Chapter Four.
About Miltitzen's last conversation with Luther at Lichtenburg in October 1520, and how far Luther had given in even then.
Section Twelve of Chapter Four.
Von Miltitzens letzter Lorrespondenz mit dem Churfürsten Friedrich.
The fifth chapter.
Of the disputation held in Leipzig in June 1519 between Eck on the one hand, and Carlstadt and Luther on the other.
First Section.
From the next inducement to this disputation.
A. What gave rise to this in the first place, and how Eck first came into conflict with Carlstadt on account of Luther.
1. Eck broke the good friendship in which he had stood with Luther by the insidious scattering of his obelisks, under the pretext that it was done at the request of the bishop of Eichstädt, where Eck was canon.
2. Since Eck realized that he had been hasty in this matter and had heard that Carlstadt would have something printed against him, he apologized to him, but too late.
351 Carlstadt's letter to Spalatin, with which he sends his theses published against Eck.
3. of Carlstadt's against Eck published carriage figures, and what therefore happened rst.
B. How Eck, according to the agreement made in Augsburg in the fall, did not want to debate with Carlstadt alone in Leipzig, which Eck had chosen, but also wanted to have Luthern there by force, and since Luthern refused in every way, demanded this by means of a printed note.
C. How Luther was urged by these and other circumstances to get involved with D. Eck, and both to answer Eck's writings by means of counter-writings and to decide on the disputation.
The second section of the fifth chapter.
Of the serious preparations made by both parties for the disputation.
A. Duke George's and the University of Leipzig's partly doubtful, partly successful answer to D. Eck's and Luther's request to be allowed to debate in public. Column
367 Letter to Luther reprimanding the University of Leipzig. Feb. 19, 1519836
B. Of the permission given by Duke George himself and subsequently also by the University of Leipzig to allow the disputation to take place.
Excerpt from a very emphatic letter of Duke George to the bishop of Merseburg, Prince Adolph of Anhalt, who was the chancellor of the University of Leipzig, and who strongly opposed the disputation, that he should not prevent the disputation any longer.... 839
The third section of the fifth chapter.
From the doctrinal act of the Leipzig Disputation itself.
A. From the public speech given at the beginning of the same.
B. Of the actual actus of the disputation that took place. Column
a. The first disputation of Eck and Carlstadt.
378 The sermon preached by Luther on St. Peter's and St. Paul's Day, June 29, 1519, at the castle in Leipzig. St. Louis Edition, Vol. XI, 2306.
C. From the final speech given after the end of the disputation.
D. From the various historical descriptions of this disputation.
1. what Luther himself wrote and told about it.
2. how the friends of truth and Luther's have described this disputation.
387 Spalatin's Relation of the Disputation to
389 Des Johann Aurifaber Historie von der zu Leipzig Anno 1519 held Disputation, to Spalatin allegedly written in July
394. Melanchthon's report of this in a letter
3. what news of this disputation has come to light on the papal side.
Section Four of Chapter Five.
From what has been done on this disputation.
A. How the Acta of the Leipzig Disputation were sent to the theological faculties of Paris, Erfurt, Cologne and Leuven in order to obtain their opinions about it.
B. Of Melanchthon's and Eck's dispute that arose over this and the writings exchanged with each other on it.
C. How Eck blackened Luther in the worst way with the bishop of Brandenburg, so that he was quite violently incensed against Luther.
D. How Eck sued Luthern in writing before the Elector Frederick of Saxony.
E. Of Carlstadt's and Luther's joint responsibility sent in on the Elector's order and communicated Eck's accusation, and what Eck replied against it.
F. The condemnation of Luther's writings by the theologians at Cologne and Louvain.
421 The doctrinal condemnation of Luther's books by some magistri nostri at Louvain and Cologne with Luther's response to it.
G. The Hussites in Bohemia and other lovers of the truth corresponded with Luther around this time. The letters of the former are congratulatory letters because of his disputation.
427 In this letter, Caspar Hedio commemorates Luther's teachings with special praise.
The sixth chapter.
The first part of the book is a description of the papal excommunication and its consequences under the newly elected Emperor Carl, despite all of Luther's humble ideas, by D. Eck, who had ripened after Rome.
First Section.
Luther's very humble request to Emperor Carl not to let him be condemned unheard, and other complaints about the accusations of his enemies.
A. From Luther's petition to the Emperor Carl.
B. Luther's letter to the bishops of Mainz and Merseburg and their response.
429 Luther's letter to Prince Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz, telling him not to believe his detractors. 4.Iebr.
C. From Luther's printed protestation and public offer of inheritance.
The second section of the sixth chapter.
Like D. Eck, after taking bad honor from the Leipzig disputation, set out and traveled to Rome.
A. Of Eck's earlier, though futile, attempt to burn Luther's books.
B. About D. Eck's journey to Rome and his trial there against Luther.
436: Eck's letter about his legation and action in Rome against Luther. Rome, May 3, 1520 1398
437 Luther's thoughts about this in a letter
C. About the correspondence of Valentin Teutleben with Chursachsen, which was conducted during Eck's stay in Rome and was quite dangerous for Luther, and what the Pope himself, as well as the Cardinal, had to say St. Georgii to Chursachsen has written.
438: Elector Frederick of Saxony's answer to Valentin Teutleben, dispatched to Rome, how he had not supported Luther at all up to now, and how he had let him answer for his teachings himself; how he would have liked to see Luther leave his lands long ago, and how Luther would have wanted to do this if Miltitz had not been against it. Sept. 1.
Section Three of Chapter Six.
About Eck's return from Rome; about the papal bull of excommunication against Luther that he brought with him and the difficulties that occurred during its publication, as well as about Luther's appeal to a concilium.
A. What Luther did after he learned of Eck's arrival.
442 Luther's report to Spalatin of Eck's arrival and the bull he had brought with him, in which he had
B. Of the Papal Bull of Condemnation itself, and how Luther and his friends examined and thoroughly answered it.
C. About the publication of the papal bull by Eck and the great difficulties that occurred.
1. what difficulties Eck has found.
a. At the publication in Leipzig.
453 Luther's report of this to Spalatin, in which, according to his Christian mind, he does not wish Eck to perish, but that his attempts be thwarted 1571
455 Luther's identical report to Spalatin in 1571
b. In the publication at Wittenberg and in the lands of the Elector and Duke Johann.
Contents of the fifteenth part of Luther's complete writings. XXVII
459 D. Joh. Eck's letter to Duke John of Saxony, with which he sends a copy of the bull and a copy of the papal breve to Chursachsen. Oct. 6, 1520.... 1575
c. At the publication in the diocese of Naumburg-Zeitz.
d. at the publication in Erfurt. Column
2. where the bull has been published without difficulty.
a. With the bishop of Eichstädt.
b. With the Bishop of Freisingen.
D. How Luther appealed from the bull of excommunication to a general concilium, and what therefore happened at the council in Wittenberg and between the princely ministers and the learned councilors.
Section Four of Chapter Six.
From the action of the two papal nuncios, Caraccioli and Aleander, who came from Rome at the same time as Eck, with Chursachsen to Cologne, against Luther. 1520.
A. Of the two nuncios' legitimation with the Elector of Saxony.
XXVIII Contents of the fifteenth part of Luther's complete writings.
B. The same action. Request and demand to the Elector. Column
Section Five of Chapter Six.
About the burning of Luther's books.
A. How Luther's books were burned in three places.
B. How Luther, after the adversaries had burned his writings, publicly burned the Papal Bull and the Decretals together with Emser's and Eck's books at Wittenberg.
Section Six of Chapter Six.
How the German nobility, especially in Franconia, offered Luther protection and security.
A. Of the protection offered by the German nobility to Luther.
492 Franz von Sickingen's letter to Luther, in which he offers to show him support and favor according to his ability.
B. How Luther behaved against this offer.
496 Luther's writing "To the Christian Nobility" etc. St. Louis ed. vol. X, 266.
C. The first part of the book is a description of the German nobility's bitterness against the Roman See, and of Kronberg's correspondence with Luther.
511 Hartmuth von Kronberg's letter to D. P. Meyer, pastor at Frankfurt, in which he gives him
sharply points out that he oppresses Luther's teaching.
The seventh chapter.
From Luther's standing before the emperor at the Diet of Worms, his Declaration of Eight, and Patmos, to his return to Wittenberg.
First Section.
The Emperor's correspondence with Electoral Saxony about bringing Luther to the Diet in Worms.
A. How Chursachsen had the imperial ministers request the emperor not to take any action against Luther before he was heard, and what the ministers did and answered the Elector.
B. Of the Emperor's own handwritten letter to Chursachsen, in which he demands that Luther be brought to Worms with him, and what Chursachsen argued against this, and also wrote to the imperial ministers.
C. How the emperor changed his mind and indicated to Chursachsen that Luther should stay at home, and what Chursachsen answered to this.
Chapter Seven, Section Two.
How the pope sought to thwart the emperor's sincere intention in Luther's cause by repeatedly banning him, but how the papal envoys at Worms sought to thwart the emperor's sincere intention in Luther's cause.
A. Of the new Papal Bull of Condemnation against Luther, which confirms the previous one.
526 Pope Leo's X. Condemnation and Banishment
B. What the Papal Nuncio Aleander did at Worms against Luther at the Imperial Diet.
C. Of the plans put forward for the settlement of the religious disputes at Worms, even before Luther's arrival in Worms.
XXX Contents of the fifteenth part of Luther's complete writings.
Section Three of Chapter Seven.
How the cunning plots of the papists harmed them themselves, since the imperial order, which they carried out, to hand over Luther's books to the authorities in all places and to force him to recant, not only caused the imperial estates to force the emperor to summon Luther personally to Worms and to interrogate him, but also to bring forward a large number of complaints against the Roman See to the emperor.
A. Of the demand made in writing by the emperor through Chursachsen, on the petition of the papists, that Luther recant, and how steadfastly Luther declares himself against it.
535 Luther's answer to Spalatin, who transmitted the imperial order to him: that if it were only a matter of recantation, he would not go to Worms, since he could also recant at Wittenberg; but if the emperor required him to be killed there, he would appear, so that God's word would not be in danger. March 19, 1521.... 1724
B. Council of the Estates on how to proceed with Luther.
C. What complaints the imperial estates have brought before the Emperor against the Roman See.
Section Four of Chapter Seven.
From the imperial citation to Luther to come to Worms in person under free, secure, imperial as well as electoral and princely escort, the papists had used all cunning to prevent Luther's personal appearance before the emperor, which was inconvenient to them; whereupon Luther also confidently began his journey.
A. What guile the papists used with the Saxons, that the Elector should demand Luther to Worms only for his person, but Frederick the Wise was too clever for them.
B. Of Luther's Citation and Free Imperial, Electoral and Princely Escort.
C. About the papal Bulla coenae domini published around this time, in which Luther was once again condemned as an arch-heretic, and by which the pope wanted to deter the emperor and the princes once again from having anything to do with Luther as an exile.
D. Luther's journey to Worms, what he encountered on the way, and the cunning plots of the Archbishop of Mainz, with which he, along with other papists, wanted to hold out Luther beyond the set time of his safe conduct.
550 Luther's report of the attempts made by the Archbishop of Mainz to send him away on the way and to prevent him from coming to Worms, or at least not within the set time of the escort in 1824.
Luther's sermon delivered at Erfurt on April 7. St. Louis edition, vol. XII, 1386.
Luther's letter to Spalatin that he had been ill on the way, but that he hoped to arrive in Worms with God's help. Apr. 14, 1521 1827
Section Five of Chapter Seven.
Of Luther's arrival in Worms and his interrogation before the emperor and the imperial assembly, also of the attempts by the papists to force Luther's safe conduct, indeed, for the Bringing life.
A. From Luther's arrival and public entry into Worms.
B. The discussion of the papists immediately after Luther's arrival, whether he should be given safe conduct, and their efforts with the emperor and other cunning attempts to get him to do so.
C. Ulrich von Hütten's encouragement to Luther and letter to Emperor Carl and the clergy assembled at Worms.
564 Two beautiful letters of encouragement from Hutten to Luther.
b. From Ebernburg the 20th of April 1521 1846
565 Ulrich von Hütten's letter to Emperor Carl V, in which he emphatically presents to him the oppressions of Germany by the pope and the clergy, and urges him not to let himself be so taken in by them, but especially by Luther.
D. What high chiefs and other distinguished persons of rank and deputies were at the Diet of Worms.
567 Directory of the Princes, Bishops, Lords, Counts and Embassies who attended the Imperial Diet in Worms 1872
E. Von Luthers Stehen und Verhör vor dem Kaiser und der Reichsversammlung.
1. from the first audience.
569. Spalatin's Report of the First Audience.... 1878
2. from the second audience.
571 Spalatin's report of this second audience in 1880
F. What the Emperor, at the instigation of the papists, communicates to the imperial estates as his resolution in Luther's matter after this public interrogation.
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Section Six of Chapter Seven.
Of Luther's fearless and confident courage before and at the Diet of Worms, how fervently and devoutly he prayed there, and how God again publicly honored this faithful confessor who had given Him glory by confessing the truth.
A. Of Luther's undaunted courage and devout prayer.
576 Luther's earnest prayer, which he made at the Diet of Worms. St. Louis Edition Vol. X, 1420.
B. What honor Luther received at Worms.
Section Seven of Chapter Seven.
About Luther's dismissal from Worms and his return journey under imperial escort and what happened on the way.
A. Of Luther's farewell, which the emperor had issued through two deputies.
B. Of Luther's letters sent back to the emperor and the imperial estates at the dispatch of the imperial herald accompanying him. Column
C. Luther's sermons on the way back from Worms at the request of good friends, although against the imperial order, and the students' tumult against the clergy in Erfurt.
Section Eight of Chapter Seven.
About the harsh Edict of Worms, which was only drafted by the papists after Luther, like many electors and princes, had left, and was published to the great displeasure of many imperial estates, by which Luther was declared outlawed.
A. From the outgoing sharp edict itself.
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B. About the displeasure and displeasure that some great people have testified about this sharpness used against Luther. Column
588 Prince Frederick of Saxony's answer that he had left Worms due to indisposition before the decisions on all matters concerning the empire had been made. 5 Sept.
Chapter Seven, Section Nine.
Of the writings in which the actions at the Diet of Worms were described.
Section Ten of Chapter Seven.
From Luther's Patmos or how the Elector of Saxony had Luther picked up on his return journey from Worms and brought to safety at Wartburg Castle, and what happened to Luther there.
A. How it happened with his suspension on the way and the removal to the Wartburg.
596 Luther's own report of this to Spalatin 1941
B. About Luther's physical condition, about the very good treatment he had at the Wartburg, but also about his very painful illness.
C. About Luther's state of mind, since he not only found the idle way of life burdensome, but Satan also attacked him with temptations.
D. What Luther dealt with in his Patmos, especially his translation of the Bible, which he started there and continued later.
609 Luther informs Amsdorf that he and Duke John are the only ones who have the
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E. How Luther cared for the University of Wittenberg and its preservation in pure teaching and in a flourishing state during his
Absence.
612 Luther's admonition to the Wittenberg professors not to follow the advice of the court, since they did not want to print his writings or have them disputed 1944
F. How Luther's whereabouts finally came to light, which Divine Providence so cleverly did, because it was soon time for this Elijah to emerge again anyway.
The eighth chapter.
Of the good and bad changes that occurred during Luther's stay in his Patmos, especially in Wittenberg and Saxony, and Luther's return to Wittenberg caused by the latter. Of all events between Carlstadt and Luther, up to Carlstadt's complete escape and departure from Saxony and the subsequent transition to the Swiss.
First section.
What good changes have taken place in Wittenberg and Saxony in the meantime.
1. how the Augustinians, at the chapter held in Wittenberg at the beginning of 1522, abolished the private or corner masses by joint resolution and declared monastic life free.
621 Luther's earnest reminder to Spalatin not to withhold and suppress this writing of the mass sent to him, as well as that of monastic vows and against Mainz, out of court politics, otherwise his spirit would become very bitter and irritated to write much more vehemently, because he definitely wanted his things to be printed. St. Louis edition, vol. XIX, 560.
622 The resolutions of the Augustinian Chapter held in Wittenberg at the beginning of 1522, in which they abolished the mass in the fourth article 1948
2. of the commission ordered by the Elector to investigate the beginning of the Augustinians, which again deputized some from the university for this purpose.
3) What instructions the Elector of Saxony has given to D. Beyer and what he has answered in turn.
625. of the Elector of Saxony hereupon to D. Christian Beyer, who at that time was Professor
B. Of the reemergence of the marriage of priests, and Archbishop Albrecht's zeal against it; nevertheless, others have followed, and the monks have begun to leave the monasteries.
1. by Bartholomäus Bernhardt of Feldkirch, as the first priest in the papacy, who made the beginning to enter into marriage.
628 Luther's Congratulations to Gerbel for Preferring Marriage to the Unmarried Life 1965
2. How Feldkirch, after Elector Albrecht of Mainz requested that the married priest be held responsible in Halle, defended himself against the Elector of Saxony as well as against everyone because of his marital status.
3. the subsequent abandonment of the monasteries, which Luther, through his book of monastic vows, partly caused and partly approved of, but by no means approved of the abuses that occurred.
The second section of Chapter Eight.
What evil changes occurred in Luther's absence, and of the return of Luther to Wittenberg.
A. Of the so-called new prophets, who had meanwhile begun in Zwickau and had also come to Wittenberg.
1. from the Wittenberg report on this matter to the Elector, and how he behaved.
634 Melanchthon's report to the Elector Frederick about the arrival of three men of the so-called new prophets from Zwickau and about their actions and nature, from which it can be seen that they had greatly blinded Melanchthon. 27 Dec. 1521... 1976
2. from Luther's correspondence with Melanchthon and Spalatin, the new prophets half.
3. How Luther met with the new prophets after his return from Patmos, and soon discovered what children of the Spirit they were.
B. Of the Carlstadt riots, which mainly forced Luther to return to Wittenberg.
1. as Luther already complained in his Patmos about Carlstadt's disagreement in doctrine, but still tolerated him in order not to give the opponents any trouble.
2. Luther's decision to return to Wittenberg.
641 Short Summarium of the First Five of the "Eight Sermons against D. Carlstadt's Innovations in Wittenberg," March 9-16, 1522, 1979.
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Section Three of Chapter Eight.
Of Luther's departure from his Patmos, his Second Coming, and his public appearance in Wittenberg.
A. How Luther announced his return to the court, but the Elector did not want to allow it. Column
B. How Luther nevertheless set out and on the way freely announced his return to the court, and what means the Elector took to put himself out of suspicion and blame with the Emperor and the Imperial Regiment because of Luther's return to Wittenberg.
645 Luther's letter from Borna to the Elector, written with unheard-of frankness. March 5, 1522. ... 1989
654: Prince Frederick of Saxony's letter to Duke John of Luther's return to Wittenberg with an enclosed copy of Luther's letter of apology and the request to have another copy taken and sent to von Planitz in Nuremberg so that he can show it at the Imperial Diet. [March 16, 1522.
C. How Luther, immediately after his arrival in Wittenberg, earnestly resisted the innovations of Zwilling, Carlstadt, and other mischiefs.
656. The "eight sermons against Carlstadt's innovations" delivered by Luther after his return to Wittenberg, March 9-16. St. Louis edition, vol. XX, 5 ff.
657 Luther's writing "Von beider Gestalt des Sacraments zu nehmen und anderer Neuerung. St. Louis edition, vol. XX, 62.
D. How Luther announces his return to good friends, as well as his opinion of what he thinks of Carlstadt's actions, and how he enrages him greatly by his opposition; also that he is in great danger as someone who is still under ban and imperial power.
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Section Four of Chapter Eight.
Of Gabriel Zwilling's conversion and improvement, as well as of the hope for Carlstadt's improvement, which soon turned around.
A. Zwilling's conversion, recovery and fate, and how Luther faithfully took care of him with the Elector, but in vain.
666 Luther's letter to Zwilling that he should accept the Altenburg profession. April 17, 1522 2019 667th Luther's Letter of Intercession to the Elector
669 Luther sends to Spalatin the petition
C. How Carlstadt broke with Luther again in the beginning of 1524, had writings printed against him, and escaped to Orlamünde, cunningly drove out the priest there, took his office and income, and in addition sought to justify himself to the Elector by very impudent and presumptuous writings.
D. How Luther had to travel to Jena on the prince's orders and warn the people there against the false spirits, which offended Carlstadt and led to a disputation with Luther.
681. Luther's letter to Spalatin, in which he judged about the Acta, that they are quite unfaithful
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E. How Luther traveled from Jena also to Kahla and Orlamünde, and what repulsions he encountered in both places.
F. How Carlstadt finally had to vacate the land by order of the Elector and Duke John, against which the intercession of Orlamünde did not help.
G. How Carlstadt then went to Strasbourg and further to Basel, and Luther, when he had warned the Strasbourg people against Carlstadt, began to publicly blaspheme through writings, and also vehemently denied the true presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper.
688 Luther's letter of warning to the Christians of Strasbourg to beware of Carlstadt's swarms.
689. the Strasbourg letters and reports to Luther about Carlstadt.
b. The Strasbourg Lutheran preachers Capito, Zell, Hedio, Auhießer, Schwarz, Firn and Bucer letter to Luther. 23 Nov. 1524 2055
Section Five of Chapter Eight.
Of the renewed hope for Larlstadt's change and settlement with Luther, for which the latter again offered his hand, and not only pleaded for him with Elector Frederick, but also, after his death, obtained permission from the new Elector John for him to come to Saxony again, and again made every effort to bring Carlstadt back on the right path, who, however, after a friendship that had lasted for a while, was unresponsive and remained obdurate, secretly exchanged letters with the insane spirits, and then escaped from Saxony forever.
692. Luther's letter to Spalatin that he had been
693 Luther's report to Spalatin on how he liked the Elector's negative answer, which he wanted to send to Carlstadt2067.
B. How Carlstadt after the death of Elector Frederick, fearing to be killed as a co-instigator of the peasant revolt, again sought help from Luther; he compassionately hid Carlstadt in his house for more than eight weeks, induced him to recant through printed writings, trusted him even this time, and obtained permission from Elector John for his return to Saxony.
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699: "Luther's Answer and Refutation of Some Erroneous Arguments, Which D. Carlstadt Led Against Him to Defend and Preserve His False Opinion of the Holy Sacraments. End of November 1527, St. Louis edition, vol. XX, 324.
Section Six of Chapter Eight.
From other, partly after Tarlstadt's evil example, arisen ravings, errors, impetuous preachers and similar annoyances, against all of which Luther bravely Resisted.
A. Of the impetuous preacher at Oelsnitz and" others who had spread erroneous teachings.
704 Luther expresses his displeasure against Spalatin that the Weimar court preacher
708 Luther's letter to Michael von der Straßen against the rebellious preacher at Oelsnitz.
B. How D. Strauß at Eisenach and Wolfgang Stein at Weimar wanted to abolish imperial and papal law and reintroduce the Mosaic laws.
709 Luther's objection, written at the request of Duke John Frederick on June 18, 1524, to the controversy raised by Jakob Strauss as to whether one should judge according to the laws of Moses or those of the Emperor 2097.
The ninth chapter.
Two imperial congresses held at Nuremberg in the years 1522 to 1524, and the consequences of the latter in particular.
First Section.
Of the former Imperial Diet at Nuremberg, which began in the fall of 1522 and continued until March 6, 1523.
A. From the imperial tender of this Imperial Diet.
B. What the Emperor has sent to the Imperial Estates and to the Pope at their request concerning the Annals.
713 Emperor Carl V writes to Pope Hadrian VI, informing him of the request of the Imperial Estates. Oct. 31.
C. Again Pope Chursachsen tried to make fearful by sending hard brevia, but the Elector did not turn to it, but showed his displeasure about it.
716 Pope Hadrian VI's extremely punitive breve to Elector Frederick of Saxony, in which he expresses his ingratitude to the Elector, that the Princely House of Saxony has to thank Pope Gregory V for the electorship, bitterly reviles Luther and the Elector, and exhorts the Elector to repentance and return, if he does not want to receive both swords, the papal and the imperial. 1523 2110
D. What the pope, through his envoy to the Diet, Franciscus Chieregati, had given to the imperial estates on account of Luther for reprimands, against which they in turn handed over to him the complaints of the German nation.
E. From the Elector of Saxony, on Planitzen's advice to Luther, a reminder to moderate his violent writing.
724 Luther's response and offer to the Elector of Saxony's request that he refrain from harsh writing. May 29, 1523 2187
F. Of the futile proposals made at this Diet to settle Luther's case amicably.
G. Of the decree of the imperial regiment at Nuremberg (1522), and how Chursachsen and Luther behaved in it, also of the imperial diet of 1523.
728 Duke George's decree against Luther that monks and priests who adhere to Luther's cause and those who receive Holy Communion in both forms are to be imprisoned, and that the students are to be recalled from the universities where the new doctrine is being taught. 10 Feb.
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734. farewell of the Diet of Nuremberg, the
H. The Breve of Pope Hadrian VI sent from Nuremberg to the Council of Bamberg against Luther around this time, and how Luther answers for it.
737. Two letters from Hans von der Planitz to the Elector Frederick of Saxony, concerning the action at the Imperial Diet in Nuremberg, dated Dec. 27, 1522, and Jan. 8, 1522.
Chapter Nine, Section Two.
The new Imperial Diet at Nuremberg, which was to begin on December 11, 1523, was attended by the Elector of Saxony at the beginning of December, but was not opened until January 14, 1524.
A. From the Campeggio’s Attachment at Chursachsen.
B. About the passing of this Diet, and how the making of it met with great opposition, as well as about other acts that took place at this Diet.
C. How enraged the emperor was by the papists' decision to leave, and by the letter of complaint and very sharp edict he sent to the estates.
Section Three of Chapter Nine.
The first of these was the Regensburg Arivatconvent of the papally-minded princes, bishops and estates, which took place soon after these two imperial congresses, and the constitution drawn up there.
Section Four of Chapter Nine.
About the death of Pope Hadrian VI at Nuremberg between the two above-mentioned imperial congresses, after he had canonized Bishop Benno of Meissen a quarter of a year before, against which action Luther had printed a document, and what qualities this Pope had.
750 Luther's writing "against the new idol and old devil, who is to be exalted in Meissen". Late April or early May 1524.... 2323
Section Five of Chapter Nine.
From the, according to all suspicion, at Duke George's instigation, to follow the order of the Imperial Regiment at Nuremberg on January 20.
1522 publicirten Beschluss (siehe oben das 727. Document.), von den Bischöfen zu Merseburg und Meißen vorgenommenen Visitation in den churfürstlichen Landen.
756. act of the bishop of Merseburg with the parish priests of Schönbach and Buch.
B. From the visitation of the Bishop of Meissen, Johann von Schleinitz.
757 Letter of the Elector Frederick of Saxony to this bishop concerning the three parish priests of Lochau, Schmiedeberg and Düben, which the bishop wanted to have delivered, but which the Elector refuses. 1522 .. 2367
759 Des M. Andreas Carlstadt, Phil. Melanchthon and Joh. Agricola application to the Bishop of Meissen for Jakob Seidler, a priest imprisoned because of his marriage and Luther's teachings. July 18, 1521. 2371
Appendix.
The documents and letters contained in this fifteenth volume, which are marked with a date, are arranged in chronological order.
Beginning of Nov. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 11.
Feb. 15: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 4.
Feb. 22: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 10.
March 21: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 3.
March 24: Luther's letter to Egranus. Annex No. 42.
End of March. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 1.
May 18. Luther's letter to Spalatin Annex. no. 7.
July 10. Luther's letter to Link Annex. no. 2.
Sept. 1 Luther's Letter to Staupitz. Annex No. 8.
Sept. 2 Luther's Letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 9.
Sept. 14: Staupitz's letter to Luther. Annex. No. 15b.
Sept. 16, Luther's letter to Lang. Annex. No. 15a.
Oct. 10. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 16.
Oct. 14: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No. 17.
Oct. 31: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No. 14.
Nov. 12: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 19.
Nov. 19: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 18.
Nov. 25: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 22.
Dec. 9: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No. 26.
Dec. 11: Luther's letter to Link. Annex. No. 24.
Dec. 13: Luther's letter to Staupitz. Annex No. 23.
Dec. 20: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No. 25.
Jan. 14: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 5.
Feb. 2: Luther's letter to Egranus. Annex No. 30.
Feb. 3: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex. No. 43.
Feb. 12: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 6.
Feb. 20: Luther's letter to Staupitz. Annex No. 31.
March 5: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No.32.
April 13: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex. No. 44.
May 16: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 33.
May 16: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 34.
June 2 Reply of Elector Frederick to
June 6: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No.45.
Aug. 18. Luther's letter to Spalatin Annex no. 54.
Sept. 3. Luther's letter to Lang. Annex no. 35.
Sept. 26 Miltitz seeks from the Elector for the
Early Oct. Luther to Spalatin. Annex No. 51.
Oct. 1 Luther's Letter to the Elector Frederick 319
Oct. 3. Luther's letter to Staupitz Annex no. 36.
Oct. 13. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Anh.No.37.
Oct. 14 Miltitzen's reply to the Elector (to No. 323.) 324
Oct. 15: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 50.
Oct. 15(?). Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 48.
Oct. 16: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 49.
Oct. 25: Letter from the Elector to Churtrier 327
Nov. 1: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 46.
Nov. 7: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 47.
Dec. 3: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 53.
Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 65.
Feb. 27: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 52.
March 21. Luther's letter to Lang Annex. no. 56.
March 25: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 29.
April 16: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 12.
May 5: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 38.
May 13: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 63.
June 16. Leo's X. Bull of Excommunication against Luther444
July 10: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 62.
Aug. 23: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No.57.
Sept. 1. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 39.
Oct. 3. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 40.
Oct. 11. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No.41.
Nov. 4: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 27.
Jan. 14: Luther's letter to Staupitz. Annex No. 20.
Jan. 14: Luther's letter to Link. Annex No. 66.
Jan. 16: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 65.
Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 58.
Feb. 9: Luther's letter to Staupitz. Annex No.21.
March 6. Luther to Spalatin. Annex No. 59.
March 6: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 67.
March 7: Luther's letter to Link. Annex No. 60.
March 7: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 61.
May 12. Luther to Melanchthon. Annex No. 69.
May 12: Luther's sweetbreads to Amsdorf. Annex No. 70.
May 12: Luther's letter to Agricola. Annex No. 72.
May 14: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 68.
May 26: Luther's letter to Melanchthon. Annex No. 79.
June 10: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 74.
July 13: Luther's letter to Melanchthon. Annex No.75.
July 13: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 81.
July 15: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 77.
July 31: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex no. 78.
Aug. 1. Luther's letter to Melanchthon. Annex No. 99.
Aug. 3: Luther's letter to Melanchthon. Annex No. 100.
Aug. 15: Luther's Spalatin. Annex No. 73.
Sept. 9: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 76.
Sept. 9: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 97.
Nov. 1: Luther's letter to Gerbel. Annex No. 71.
Nov. 11: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 80.
Dec. 18: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 82.
Jan. 13: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 85.
Jan. 13: Luther's letter to Melanchthon. Annex No. 103.
Jan. 17: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 104.
March 19: Luther's letter to Link. Annex No. 107.
March 28: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 101.
March 30: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 83.
April 1 Hutten's complaint about D. Meyer to the City Council
April 12: Luther's letter to Lang. Annex No. 105.
April 21: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No.111.
May 10: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 84.
After Luther's 16th letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 86.
May 29: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 109.
After Luther's 29th letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 88.
Ans. June. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 87.
July 4. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex. No.91.
July 10: Luther's letter to Zwilling. Annex No. 110.
July 26: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 92.
Aug. 11: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex no. 89;
Aug. 20 Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex no. 90
Sept. 4. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 93.
Sept. 25: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 28.
Nov. 3: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 94.
Dec. 12. Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 96.
Dec. 19: Luther's letter to Link. Annex No. 95.
End of 1522. Luther to Hofmann Annex no. 114.
Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 112.
April 8: Luther's letter to Link. Annex No. 113.
July 11: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 102.
Aug. 5: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 125.
Sept. 19: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex no. 123.
Jan. 14: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 115.
March 14: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 116.
Oct. 27: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 117.
Oct. 30: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 118.
Dec. 29: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 119.
March 11: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 129.
March 23: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 120.
April 11: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 126.
June 21: Luther's letter to Amsdorf. Annex No. 127.
March 27: Luther's letter to Spalatin. Annex No. 128.
Oct. 27. Luther to Melanchthon. Annex no. 121.
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