¶ … War Against Turks" writings Martin Luther, I attached additional material file. Instruction: Discussion
In attempting to discuss the principle argument that the author of this reading is attempting to make, one must understand that the reading discussed in this assignment actually consists of numerous writings by Martin Luther. In fact, some of these writings are distanced from one another by several years' time. However, the fact that they are all written by the same author and are presented within chronological order enables the discerning reader to see a theme and central purpose to these works. Essentially, Luther's chief idea is to preserve the sanctity of the Christian religion as it is manifested within the hierarchy of religious factions. What varies between all of these writings is from who exactly Luther is attempting to save the ideals of the church. Early on in this collection of his written work, for example, he is advocating saving the ideals of Christianity from the heretical actions of the Roman Catholic Church. Later on, he is advocating preserving the sanctity of this religion from the rebellious masses of peasants that took up arms in the wake of the Protestant Reformation. Still later on again he is advocating a preservation of the holiness and 'correct' spirit of Christianity from a force invading outside of his native Germany -- the Turks.
What is pivotal to realize about the author's central argument...
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