Revelation and Revolution: Basic Writings of Thomas MüntzerLehigh University Press, 1993 - 256 oldal The focus of this work is on the basic writings of radical reformer and religious revolutionary Thomas Muntzer (before 1490-1525). Also included are materials written just before Muntzer's execution -- his confession, retraction, and last letter. |
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The Prague Protest | 53 |
Open Letter to the Brothers at Stolberg | 61 |
On Contrived Faith | 81 |
Sermon to the Princes or An Exposition of the Second | 98 |
Special Exposure of False Faith | 117 |
Highly Provoked Defense | 141 |
Selected Letters | 195 |
Notes | 204 |
Bibliography | 231 |
Index of Subjects and Names | 243 |
Index of Biblical References | 251 |
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104. oldal - Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.
110. oldal - And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea.
118. oldal - You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.
111. oldal - Now if you want to be true governors, you must begin government at the roots, and, as Christ commanded, drive his enemies from the elect. For you are the means to this end.* Beloved, don't give us any old jokes about how the power of God should do it without your application of the sword. Otherwise may it rust away for you in its scabbard! May God grant it, whatever any divine may say to you! Christ says it sufficiently [Matt. 7:19]; John 15:2, 6]. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is...
108. oldal - To what purpose then the Bible with its visions? It is true, and I know it to be true, that the Spirit of God is revealing to many elect, pious persons a decisive, inevitable, imminent reformation [accompanied] by great anguish, and it must be carried out to completion. Defend oneself against it as one may, the prophecy of Daniel remains unweakened, even if no one believes it, as also Paul says to the Romans...
114. oldal - ... delectable month of June, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, We direct Ourselves with increased ardour, with greater and more insistent hope towards Him Who is the King and focal point of our hearts, Rex et centrum omnium cordium; the refuge and sustainer of all the agonising and fearful. May He, to Whom is given all power in heaven and on earth...
89. oldal - FOR THIS is THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL TESTAMENT, THE MYSTERY OF FAITH : WHICH SHALL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY, TO THE REMISSION OF SINS.
110. oldal - Jehu the king; and the same as that which the whole book of Revelation proclaims. And I know for a certainty that you would thereupon hold yourselves back only with great effort from [letting] the sword exert its power. For the pitiable corruption of holy Christendom has become so great that at the present time no tongue can tell it all. Therefore a new Daniel must arise and interpret for you your vision and this [prophet], as Moses teaches, must go in front of the army.