A Translation Of The Confession Of Augsburg (1842)

By William Henry Teale

Book Overview

""A Translation of the Confession of Augsburg"" is a book written by William Henry Teale and published in 1842. The Confession of Augsburg is a document that was written in 1530 by Philipp Melanchthon, a German theologian and reformer. It is considered to be one of the most important documents of the Protestant Reformation. Teale's book provides an English translation of the Confession of Augsburg, which was originally written in German. The book also includes an introduction by Teale, in which he provides some historical context and explains the significance of the Confession of Augsburg. The Confession of Augsburg was written as a statement of faith by the Lutheran princes and cities of the Holy Roman Empire. It was presented to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, in an effort to resolve the religious conflicts that were tearing apart the empire. The Confession sets out the key beliefs of the Lutheran faith, including the doctrine of justification by faith alone, the authority of the Bible, and the priesthood of all believers. Teale's translation of the Confession of Augsburg is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Protestant Reformation or the development of Christian theology. It provides an accessible and accurate English version of a document that has had a profound impact on the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165890879
• ISBN13: 9781165890873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"