Erasmus-Luther: One Theology, One Method, Two Results

Authors

Gottfried G. Krodel, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso

Publication Date

11-1-1970

Document Type

Article

Keywords

erasmus, luther, theology, theological disputation, humanists, leipzig, theologian, paraclesis, reformation

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Luther and Erasmus were both biblical humanists, both affirmed the grace of God as central, but each constructed a different theological system. Erasmus always regarded theology as a descriptive task, best advanced by continuous disputations. Luther saw the Gospel as the crystal-clear center of Scripture, the saving knowledge revealed by God. Because of this conviction, Luther viewed theology as the task of making assertions, of boldly confessing one's faith.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Krodel, Gottfried G. (1970) "Erasmus-Luther: One Theology, One Method, Two Results," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 41, Article 61.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol41/iss1/61