The Augsburg Confession by Philipp Melanchthon
The Confession of Faith Presented to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg
The Augsburg Confession is a foundational document of the Lutheran Church, presented in 1530 to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg. It articulates the core beliefs and practices of the Lutheran faith, emphasizing justification by faith, the importance of scripture, and the rejection of certain Catholic doctrines. The confession seeks to clarify and defend the reformist positions while striving for unity within the Christian community. It is structured into articles that address theological issues, church practices, and the relationship between church and state, serving as a pivotal statement in the Protestant Reformation.
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- Published
- 1530
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-50
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Alternate Titles
- - Confessio Augustana
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