W.H. Auden on Martin Luther
By Amy Mantravadi
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W.H. Auden on Martin Luther

Auden understands Luther’s doctrine of justification by faith not as a mere theological platitude, a trick of biblical grammar, or a catchphrase for men to rally around.
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Sam P. Schuldheisz
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Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue

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