D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation of the 16th Century: Summary of Book 2, Chapter 5
Luther Teaches and Preaches in Wittenberg
Fredrick the Wise had founded the University of Wittenberg in 1502. John Staupitz and Pollich of Mellerstadt had a great influence in the establishment of the academy. Both of these men were early opponents to the prevalent Catholic scholasticism.
When Luther arrived in Wittenberg, he settled into a cell at the Augustine convent. His first task was to teach physics and dialectics. These were obvious choices because of this Master of the Arts from Erfurth and his previous academic experience. However, Luther longed to be studying the scriptures. He knew that therein was the truth of God.
Luther spent any spare hours in the study of theology and the Bible and was able to attain the Bachelor of Divinity degree after only a few months. At this time he was assigned to lecture on the Bible every day at one in the afternoon. He lectured first from the Psalms and then from the book of Romans. He was especially struck by Romans 1:17 where the words of the prophet are recorded, "The righteous shall live by faith." Those words were now the summation of Luther's faith, life, and ministry.
The teaching of Luther was unlike anything else that was available at the time. His presentation was sincere, warm, inspiring, and there was no doubt he was deeply affected by what he taught himself. Even professors were attending his classes.
After refusing many times, Luther, eventually submitted to the invitation of Staupitz and began preaching in the Wittenberg church. In this was the talented young monk burst onto a wider scene with the message he had learned in the cloister.
Summary from:
D'Aubigne, J.H. Merle. History of the Reformation of the 16th Century. Translated by H. White. London: Religious Tract Society, 1846.
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Post a CommentDear brother in Christ. I must purchase this book. I love the Reformation for it reformed what was uniformed (namely, the public)!> Great going here friend. : - )