"This doctrine of Christ and of the apostles, from which the true faith of the primitive church was received, the apostles at first delivered orally, without writing, but later, not by any human counsel but by the will of God, they handed it on in the Scriptures."
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Martin Chemnitz (1522-1586) was a pivotal figure in the Protestant Reformation and a key theologian in the Lutheran tradition. Born in the Duchy of Brunswick, he initially pursued a career in law but turned to theology after the influence of reformers like Martin Luther. Chemnitz’s most notable work, the "Examination of the Council of Trent," defended Lutheran beliefs against Catholic doctrines, solidifying his legacy as a defender of the faith. His scholarly contributions continue to influence Lutheran theology to this day, marking him as a foundational figure in Christian history.
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