Theodor Dieter

Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses

History & Biography

“This is a much needed and very timely book! While the fact is widely known that Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses on indulgences were the beginning of the Reformation, only very few Protestants are familiar with their content. Wengert offers a fascinating introduction into the theological background of the Theses; his comments on the Theses and two connected documents allow the contemporary reader to understand the theological debate of that time.”

Promissio

Theology

“Oswald Bayer's Promissio is a masterful, groundbreaking study that offers a new perspective on Luther's theological development compared to previous research. It stands out by extraordinary exegetical precision in the interpretation of Luther's texts, by in-depth systematic reflection of its observations as well as by pointed summaries of its results. Even more than fifty years after its first publication, it has not been outdated. The excellent English translation allows for and encourages a broad reception in the English-speaking world. Whether one agrees with Bayer's view or not, serious research into Luther must take into account his perspective on the "reformational turn" in Luther's theology.”