Martin Luther and Paul's Letter to the Romans

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Theology - Historic Theology, Ecclesiastical History, grade: 1,4, San Diego State University, course: Christianity, language: English, abstract: Numerous scholars estimate Martin Luther's 'Preface' he wrote to his translation of Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the clearest statements of his belief and most important writings regarding his contribution to the revisioning of Christian theology. On that account the following essay will discuss why Luther considered the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans being the chief part of the New Testament.