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We have reached academic minor areas where Martin Luther has become a slightly known, seldom mentioned theologian from Europe and America.
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First of all, Luther was the dominant teacher, preacher, and writer of the 16th century, the Pope being second fiddle.
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Thanks to Zwingli and Calvin, both men chose to veer away from Luther while while setting up their own preferences. This led to the easier path for them and diluted the message of the Bible itself. Notice that multiplying the Bible versions also decreased clarity.
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Therefore we now have Scriptural material - which is diluted, watered down, and confusing. Fifty years ago, my first Bible from a minister was given at an Augustana congregation, inexpensive and not King James Version. I pointed out two times that the printing itself was poorly made. It took some time to get the RSV, KJV, and other Bibles straightened out. However, many of us golden oldies are clear about the King James.
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| Few are the clergy who would publish this today! |
