In 1530, Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, was pressured by the Pope to address and resolve all of the problems that were risen due to Luther. He invited many bishops, princes, electors and other officals to the city of Augsburg to participate in the meeting and resolve these issues. Put under more stress by the rising threat of an attack from the Ottoman Empire, Charles V wanted to unify and strengthen his people.
Among the people attending in Augsburg was one of Luther's greatest supporters, Elector John of Saxony. He called upon theologians to prepare a document that clearly states Lutheran beliefs and practices. This document has 28 doctorial statements named articles. The first 21 address regular teachings to the core of Christian faith taught by Lutherans. The last 7 addressed the medival teachings of the Roman Catholics that they viewed as abuses. (Questions and Answers about...)
It was then presented to the Emperor at the assembly where many of the other princes, electors and bishops supported it. This assembly and presentation of the document is called the Augsburg Confession and it was the beginning of the new religion.
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| 8. http://www.pitts.emory.edu/collections/mss089/index.cfm A page from the Confession |
Among the people attending in Augsburg was one of Luther's greatest supporters, Elector John of Saxony. He called upon theologians to prepare a document that clearly states Lutheran beliefs and practices. This document has 28 doctorial statements named articles. The first 21 address regular teachings to the core of Christian faith taught by Lutherans. The last 7 addressed the medival teachings of the Roman Catholics that they viewed as abuses. (Questions and Answers about...)
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| 9. http://www.lstc.edu/gruber/confessions/augs_apol.php Augsburg Confession |
It was then presented to the Emperor at the assembly where many of the other princes, electors and bishops supported it. This assembly and presentation of the document is called the Augsburg Confession and it was the beginning of the new religion.
Overview
