Philip Melanchthon: The Protestant Preceptor of Germany, 1497–1560

by James W. Richard

Publishers:

G. P. Putnam’s Sons; Knickerbocker Press

, 1898

Overview

Gain insight into the life and theology of the “Protestant preceptor of Germany” with this study by James William Richard. Drawing from Philip Melanchthon’s own writings; biographies by Joachim Camerarius, Carl Schmidt, and Carl Matthes; and Luther’s work and correspondence, among other sources, Richard presents a portrait of the reformer that works chronologically through his life, illuminating his important place in the history of Lutheranism.

Product Details

• Title: Philip Melanchthon: The Protestant Preceptor of Germany, 1497–1560
• Author: James W. Richard
• Publishers: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Knickerbocker Press
• Print Publication Date: 1898
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560
• Resource ID: LLS:MELANCHTHONRICHARD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-14T02:19:10Z

About James W. Richard

James William Richard was a professor at Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA. A Lutheran theologian from the nineteenth century, he was also a biblical scholar and author, writing The Confessional History of the Lutheran Church right before his death.