In Luther Man between God and the Devil, Oberon performs an analysis and subsequent presentation of Martin Luther’s theology within a light not previously traditional. Oberon attempts to analyze Luther from within his perspective of the world as he sees it. Oberman argues that two critical elements to understanding Luther in the appropriate context of the medieval age involves understanding his belief in the reality of Satan and that the Last Days were nigh. Oberman claims these two elements played a critical role in the persistence of Luther’s adherence to his conclusions derived from sola scriptura and sola fide.
Oberman points out that Luther’s position on political and public unrest was framed around the belief that, in reality, the world’s conflict was with the devil. Due to the political nature of religion, Luther held sway in politics regardless of whether or not he desired it. Even though he opposed Rome’s use of power he did not advocate for violence. An example of this lies in Luther’s opposition to German nationalism despite …show more content…
At this time it would have been opportune for the politicians supporting Protestantism to have obtained Luther’s agreement with Zwingli on common doctrine with the Eucharist/communion. To an extent, this held potential to further Luther’s intent on decreasing the power of the Catholic papacy by aiding in the formation of an opposing political alliance of Protestant cities, but again, his convictions held. Luther’s view on the importance of sola scriptura in light of the Last Days and suspicion of the Devil’s schemes refrained from participating in anything short of sola scriptura and fide. Ultimately this possibly accomplished his goal by restricting the ability for Protestants to successfully integrate and utilize their doctrine in
Oberman points out that Luther’s position on political and public unrest was framed around the belief that, in reality, the world’s conflict was with the devil. Due to the political nature of religion, Luther held sway in politics regardless of whether or not he desired it. Even though he opposed Rome’s use of power he did not advocate for violence. An example of this lies in Luther’s opposition to German nationalism despite …show more content…
At this time it would have been opportune for the politicians supporting Protestantism to have obtained Luther’s agreement with Zwingli on common doctrine with the Eucharist/communion. To an extent, this held potential to further Luther’s intent on decreasing the power of the Catholic papacy by aiding in the formation of an opposing political alliance of Protestant cities, but again, his convictions held. Luther’s view on the importance of sola scriptura in light of the Last Days and suspicion of the Devil’s schemes refrained from participating in anything short of sola scriptura and fide. Ultimately this possibly accomplished his goal by restricting the ability for Protestants to successfully integrate and utilize their doctrine in