Collected Works of Martin Luther

by Martin Luther

  APPENDICES

  XLI — APPENDIX I LUTHER’S WRITINGS AND THE EVENTS OF THE DAY ARRANGED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

  [The list in the original was compiled by Peter Sinthern, S.J. We have retained it intact, save that here, as in the body of the work, we give the title of each of Luther’s German writings in the quaint spelling of the earliest “Urdruck” to which we had access. Note of the English Editor.]

  As the plan of the present work, as explained in the Introduction (vol. i., pp. xxvii., xxxi.), did not allow of a strict chronological order being followed, and as, moreover, many of Luther’s writings and not a few events of the day had to be passed over in silence, the following list may be found both interesting and useful.

  Reference is made in it to all Luther’s publications, even the smaller ones, and the reader is told where they may be found, either in the older Erlangen edition, or in the more recent Weimar edition, so far as the latter goes. Such a catalogue forms the best skeleton for Luther’s history. The list is based on that given by Köstlin (“Luther,”⁵ 2, ff.), slightly enlarged, for instance by references to Luther’s correspondence (in Enders, De Wette and the Erlangen ed.), to his Disputations (as in Drews), and to his sermons. Works which do not figure in the actual list for each year but in the paragraph inset at the end, are those which, though published during the year in question, were written earlier. Some works apparently omitted in the list will be found either in the Sermons or in the Correspondence of Luther.

  The bringing into conjunction of Luther’s writings with the principal events of the years in which they saw the light will be found of advantage, in that the two often mutually complete and explain each other.

  Till 1516. Accession of Pope Leo X, 1513; of Kaiser Maximilian I, 1493; of Frederick, Elector of Saxony, 1486; of George, Duke of Saxony, 1500; of William IV, Duke of Bavaria, 1508; of Joachim I, Elector of Brandenburg, 1499; of Albert Archbishop of Mayence, 1514; of Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg, 1507. — In 1502 foundation of the University of Wittenberg. In 1503 death of Andreas Proles. Johann Lang, professor (since 1511) at Wittenberg goes (1515-16) back to Erfurt. In 1510 Eck is appointed professor at Ingolstadt; Carlstadt wins his doctorate. In 1511, Amsdorf becomes a licentiate in theology. In 1513, Spalatin is appointed Court-chaplain and secretary to the Elector Frederick. In 1513-1514, the attitude of the peasants becomes threatening. In 1515, publication of the “Epistolæ obscurorum virorum” of Crotus Rubeanus, etc. — 1483, Nov. 10, Birth of Martin Luther. In 1497, he is sent to Magdeburg to the Brothers of the Common Life. In 1498, he goes to Eisenach and, in 1501, to Erfurt. 1502, he becomes a Baccalaureus. In 1505, he is made a Master and enters the cloister (July 17). In 1506, he makes his vows; his first Mass (May 2?). He begins to study theology. In 1508, he goes to Wittenberg to study; his lectures on dialectics and ethics. In 1509, he becomes a Baccalaureus biblicus (March 9); late in the year he returns to Erfurt and becomes Sententiarius. At the end of 1510 he goes to Rome and early in 1511 returns to Germany; “deserts to Staupitz” and removes again to Wittenberg. In 1512, the Cologne Chapter; beginning of his friendship with Lang and Eberbach; his doctorate (Oct. 18); he succeeds Staupitz as professor of Holy Scripture. In 1514 he takes Reuchlin’s side. In 1515 is made District-Vicar at the Chapter of Gotha; his discourse “Against the Little Saints.” His opinions become fixed whilst engaged on his Exposition of Romans (1515-1516); echoes of the new doctrine in his sermons at Christmas.

  1. 1510-1511. Marginal notes to the Sentences (Bks. i.-iii.) and certain works of St. Augustine (publ. 1893). Weim. ed., 9, p ff., 28 ff.

  2. 1513-1515. First lectures on the Psalms: “Dictata super psalterium” (publ. 1743 and 1876, complete 1885). Weim. ed., 3, p(11)-652 (ps. i.-lxxxiv.); 4, p-462 (ps. lxxxv.-cl.); 9, p-121 (ps. xli.).

  3. 1514-1517. Sermons on the Lessons (in Latin) preached at the monastery (publ. 1720). Weim. ed., 1, p(20)-141; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-214.

  4. 1514-1520. Sermons (ed. Roth, 1886). Weim. ed., 4, p(590)-717; 9, p(204); cp. “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-232.

  5. 1515-1516. Lectures on Romans (ed. Joh. Ficker, 1908).

  6. 1515? “Sermo præscriptus præposito in Litzka” (publ. 1708). Weim. ed., 1, p(10)-17; “Opp. lat var.,” 1, p-41.

  Sermons, cp. Nos. 3, 4, 6. Letters, Enders, 1, p-27. Erl. ed., 53, .

  1516. Hermann von Wied becomes Archbishop of Cologne; Erasmus’s “Colloquia”; his first edition of the Greek New Testament with a new Latin translation; Lang as Prior of Erfurt. — Luther’s first mention of Tauler, in his “Commentary on Romans”; his mystical letters to Spenlein and Leiffer (April 8, 15); his quarrel with the Erfurt monks (June 16); his Catholic sermon on Indulgences (July 27); his sermons against the “holy-by-works” (July-Aug.); Opposition to his new theology at Wittenberg and Erfurt (Sept.); back to Augustine! (Oct. 19); Carlstadt’s Theses; Luther busy on Galatians and Titus, 1516-1517.

  7. 1516-1517. “Decem præcepta Wittembergensi prædicata populo” (publ. 1518). Weim. ed., 1, p(398)-521; “Opp. lat. exeg.,” 1, p-218.

  8. (Sept.). “Quæstio de viribus et voluntate hominis sine gratia” (Theses for Barth. Bernhardi: “Initium negocii evangelici”). Weim. ed., 1, p(145)-151; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p(235)-255.

  9. (Oct. 27, 1516-1517). “In Epistolam Pauli ad Galatas” (Lectures, publ. 1519). Weim. ed., 2, p(451)-618. Irmischer, 3, p-485.

  10. 1st ed. of “Eyn geystlich edles Buchleynn” (the “Theologia Deutsch”), with “Vor Rede.” Weim. ed., 1, p(153); Erl. ed., 63, .

  Sermons, cp. Nos. 3, 4, 7. Letters, Enders, 1, p-78.

  1517. Creation of 31 new Cardinals (July 1); ridicule of the German Humanists; Hutten settles in Germany; his edition of the “Donatio Constantini”; “our” Erasmus (March 1) publishes his paraphrases on the Epistles, and, later, on the Gospels; the old exegesis fares badly; “De planctu ecclesiæ” reprinted at Lyons; Tetzel visits Magdeburg, Halberstadt and (in Oct.) Berlin; Luther nails up his Latin Indulgence-Theses (Oct. 31).

  11. “Die sieben Puszpsalm mit deutscher Auszlegung nach dem schrifftlichen Synne” (first personal work published by Luther). Weim. ed., 1, p(158)-220; Erl. ed., 37, p-442.

  12. “Auslegung deutsch des Vater Unnser fuer dye einfeltigen Leyen” (publ. by Agricola, and by Luther himself in 1518, No. 31).

  13. Lectures on Hebrews (still unpublished).

  14. “Disputatio contra scholasticam theologiam” (Theses for Franz Günther). Weim. ed., 1, p(224)-228; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-321.

  15. “Die zehen Gepot Gottes … mit einer kurtzen Ausslegung” (publ. 1518). Weim. ed., 1, p(250)-256; Erl. ed., 36, p-154.

  16. The 95 Indulgence-Theses: “Disputatio pro declaratione virtutis indulgentiarum.” Weim. ed., 1, p(233)-238; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-293.

  Sermons, cp. Nos. 3, 4, 7. Letters, Enders, 1, p-137; Erl. ed., 53, f.

  1518. Philip II Landgrave of Hesse (March 31); Sickingen and his men desert the French for the Kaiser (May 16); Melanchthon goes to Wittenberg (Aug. 25). — Early in 1518 Archbishop Albert sends his report to Rome; Tetzel’s counter-theses (Jan. 18); Leo X directs the Augustinian superiors to take steps; the Heidelberg Chapter and the Disputation in Luther’s favour; Lang displaces Luther as District-Vicar; charges formulated at Rome against Luther as a spreader of heretical opinions (middle of June); he is summoned to Rome (Aug. 7); the Augsburg trial (Oct.); Papal Bull to defend the doctrine of Indulgences (Nov. 9); Luther appeals to a General Council (Nov. 28); he discovers the secret of the certainty of salvation.

  17. “Eyn Sermon von dem Ablass und Gnade.” Weim. ed., 1, p(243)-246; Erl. ed., 27, p-8; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-331.

  18. “Resolutiones disputationum de indulgentiarum virtute.” Weim. ed., 1, p(525)-628; 9, p-175; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-293.

  19. “Sermo de pœnitentia.” Weim. ed., 1, p(319)-324; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-340.

  20. Theses for the Heidelberg Disputation (Leonard Beyer’s). Weim. ed., 1, p(353)-355; 9, p(161)-170; “Opp. lat. var.,�
� 1, p-390.

  21. “Asterisci Lutheri adv. Obeliscos Eckii” (publ. 1545). Weim. ed., 1, p(281)-314; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-456.

  22. Preface to the complete ed. of “Eyn Deutsch Theologia.” Weim. ed., 1, p(378)-379; Erl. ed., 63, p-240; cp. No. 10.

  23. “Eyn Freiheyt dess Sermons Bepstlichen Ablass und Gnad belangend.” Weim. ed., 1, p(383)-393; Erl. ed., 27, p-25.

  24. “Ausslegung des 109 Psalmen.” Weim. ed., 1, p(689)-710; 9, p-202; Erl. ed., 40, p-38.

  25. “Ad dialogum Silvestri Prieriatis de potestate Papæ responsio.” Weim. ed., 1, p(647)-686; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-67.

  26. “Sermo de virtute excommunicationis.” Weim. ed., 1, p(638)-643; “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, 2, p-313.

  27. “Sermo in festo S. Michaelis in arce Wimariensi” (publ. 1556). “Opp. lat. var.,” 1, p-232.

  28. “Acta Augustana.” Weim. ed., 2, p(6)-26; 9, ; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-361, 367-392.

  29. “Appellatio a Caietano ad Papam.” Weim. ed., 2, p(28)-33; “Opp. lat var.,” 2, p-404.

  30. “Appellatio ad futurum concilium universale.” Weim. ed., 2, p(36)-40; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-445.

  31. “Auslegung deutsch des Vater Unnser fuer dye einfeltigen Leyen.” (Cp. No. 12.) Weim. ed., 2, p(80)-130; 9, p(123)-159; Erl. ed., 21, p-227; 45, p-207.

  32. “Sermo de triplici iustitia.” Weim. ed., 2, p(43)-47; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-329.

  “Decem præcepta,” cp. No. 7. Brief explanation of the Ten Commandments, cp. No. 15. Sermons, Erl. ed., 16², p-33; cp. No. 4. Letters, Enders, 1, p-337; 5, ; Erl. ed., 53, p-5.

  1519. Death of Maximilian I, Charles V succeeds him (June 28); Ulrich becomes Duke of Würtemberg; the “Onus ecclesiæ” of B. Pirstinger of Chiemsee; death of Tetzel (Aug. 11); Capito becomes cathedral-preacher at Mayence; Zwingli at Zürich (Jan. 1); Oldecop visits Rome; Miltitz calls on Luther (Jan.); the Leipzig Disputations (June-July).

  33. Preface to Prierias’s “Replica.” Weim. ed., 2, p(50)-56; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-78.

  34. “Kurtz Unterweysung wie man beichten sol.” Weim. ed., 2, p(59)-65; Erl. ed., 21, p-253 (cp. No. 66).

  35. “Unterricht auff etlich Artikell.” Weim. ed., 2, p(69)-73; Erl. ed., 24, p-9; 24², p-11.

  36. “Eyn Sermon von der Betrachtung des heyligen Leydens Christi.” Weim. ed., 2, p(136)-142; Erl. ed., 11, p-152; 11², p-163.

  37. Commentary on Galatians, cp. No. 9.

  38. 1519-1521. Second course of Lectures on the Psalms. “Operationes in psalmos” (Ps. i.-xxii.). Weim. ed., 5, p(19)-673; “Opp. lat. exeg.,” 14-16.

  39. “Sermo de duplici iustitia.” Weim. ed., 2, p(145)-152; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-339.

  40. “Disputatio et excusatio adv. criminationes Eccii.” Weim. ed., 2, p(158)-161; 9, p(207)-212; “Opp. lat. var.,” 3, p-17.

  41. “Eyn Sermon von dem Elichen Standt.” Original text, Weim. ed., 9, p-220; Erl. ed., 16, p-158; 16², p-57. Revised text, Weim. ed., 2, p(166)-171; Erl. ed., 16, p-165; 16², p-67.

  42. “Eyn kurtze Form des Pater Noster zu versteen unnd zu betten.” Weim. ed., 6, p(11)-19; Erl. ed., 22, p-32.

  43. “Kurtze nützliche ausslegung des Vatter Unsers fürsich und hindersich.” Weim. ed., 6, p(21)-22; Erl. ed., 45, -211.

  44. “Eyn Sermon von dem Gepeet unnd Procession yn der Creutz Wochen.” Weim. ed., 2, p(175)-179; Erl. ed., 20, p-296; 16², p-76.

  45. “Eyn Sermon von dem Wucher.” Weim. ed., 6, p(3)-8; Erl. ed., 20, p-127; 16², p-117.

  46. “Resolutio super propositione sua (Lipsiensi) XIII de potestate Papæ.” Weim. ed., 2, p(183)-240; “Opp. lat. var.,” 3, p-384.

  47. “Scheda adv. Hochstraten,” Weim. ed., 2, p(386)-387; “Opp. lat var.,” 2, p-297.

  48. “Resolutiones super propositionibus Lipsiæ disputatis.” Weim. ed., 2, p(391)-435; “Opp. lat. var.,” 3, p-292.

  49. “Tessaradecas consolatoria pro laborantibus et oneratis.” (publ. 1520). Weim. ed., 6, p(104)-134; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-135.

  50. “Contra malignum Ioh. Eccii iudicium.” Weim. ed., 2, p(625)-654; “Opp. lat. var.,” p-514.

  51. “Ad ægocerotem Emserianum additio.” Weim. ed., 2, p(658)-679; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-45.

  52. “Sermon von dem Sacrament der Puss.” Weim. ed., 2, p(713)-723; Erl. ed., 53, f.; 20, p-193; 16², p-48.

  53. “Eyn Sermon von der Bereytung zum Sterben.” Weim. ed., 2, p(684)-697; Erl. ed., 21, p-274; “Opp. lat. var.,” 3, p-473.

  54. “Ad Eccium super expurgatione Ecciana.” Weim. ed., 2, p(700)-708; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-58.

  55. “Eyn Sermon von dem heyligen hochwirdigen Sacrament der Tauffe.” Weim. ed., 2, p(727)-737; Erl. ed., 21, p-244; “Opp. lat. var.,” 3, p-410.

  56. “Eyn Sermon von dem hochwirdigen Sacrament des heyligen waren Leychnams Christi.” Weim. ed., 2, p(742)-758; Erl. ed., 27, p-50.

  57. “Scholia in librum Genesios” (publ. 1893). Weim. ed., 9, p-415.

  58. “Enarrationes epistolarum et evangeliorum quas postillas vocant” (publ. 1893). Weim. ed., 9, p-676.

  59. Latin Advent-postils (publ. 1521). Weim. ed., 7, p(463)-637.

  Sermons, cp. No. 36, 41, 44, 52, 55-59. Letters, Enders, 1, — 2, ; 5, p-8; Erl. ed., 53, p-34; 56, pp. i.-vii.

  1520. Suleiman II begins his career. The war in Hungary. Coronation of Charles V at Aachen (Oct. 23). Hutten offers Luther his own and Sickingen’s protection; his “Vadiscus” and “Inspicientes” (April). Münzer at Zwickau (May 17); Urban Rhegius cathedral-preacher at Augsburg; Link succeeds Staupitz as General Vicar (Aug. 28). Eck goes to Rome; the first Consistory against Luther (Jan. 9). The Stolpen decree of the Bishop of Meissen (Jan. 24). Luther’s letter to Charles V (Aug. 30); his third and last epistle to Leo X (after Oct. 13). The Bull “Exsurge” and its condemnation of 41 theses (June 15), published in Germany by Eck (in Sept.) and burnt by Luther (Dec. 10). Luther’s open attack on the freedom of the will.

  60. “Eyn Sermon von dem Bann.” Weim. ed., 6, p(63)-75; Erl. ed., 27, p-70.

  61. “Eyn Sermon von dem Wucher.” Weim. ed., 6, p(36)-60; Erl. ed., 20, p-120; 16², p-110.

  62. “Erklerung … etlicher Artickel yn seynem Sermon von dem heyligen Sacrament.” Weim. ed., 6, p(78)-83; Erl. ed., 27, p-77.

  63. “Antwort auff die Tzedel sso unter des Officials tzu Stolpen Sigel ist aussgangen”; “Ad Schedulam inhibitionis.” Weim. ed., 6, p(136)-141, 142(144)-153; Erl. ed., 27, p-84; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-151.

  64. “Sermon von den guten Wercken.” Weim. ed., 6, p(202)-276; 9, p(229)-301; Erl. ed., 20, p-290; 16², p-220.

  65. “Responsio ad condemnationem doctrinalen per Lovanienses et Colonienses.” Weim. ed., 6, p(174)-195; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-205.

  66. “Confitendi ratio.” Weim. ed., 6, 154(157)-169; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-171 (cp. No. 34).

  67. “Eyn kurcz Form der czehen Gepott. Eyn kurcz Form dess Glaubens. Eyn kurcz Form dess Vatter Unssers.” Weim. ed., 7, p(204)-229; Erl. ed., 22, p-32.

  68. “Von dem Bapstum tzu Rome wider dem hochberumpten Romanisten tzu Leiptzk” (i.e. Alveld). Weim. ed., 6, p(285)-324; Erl. ed., 27, p-139.

  69. “Epitoma responsionis Silv. Prieratis” with preface and postface. Weim. ed., 6, p(328)-348; “Opp. lat. var.,” 2, p-108.

  70. “An den christlichen Adel deutscher Nation.” Weim. ed., 6, p(404)-469; Erl. ed., 21, p-360.

  71. “Eyn Sermon von dem newen Testament das ist von der heyligen Messe.” Weim. ed., 6, p(353)-378; Erl. ed., 27, p-173.

  72. “De captivitate babylonica ecclesiæ præludium.” Weim. ed., 6, p(497)-573; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-118.

  73. “Erbieten” (“Oblatio sive Protestatio”). Weim. ed., 6, p(480)-481, 482-483; Erl. ed., 24, p-11; 24², p-14; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-6; early draft of same, Weim. ed., 6, p-478; 9, p-304; Erl. ed., 24, p-14; 24², p-16.

  74. Preface to “Adv. constitutionem de cleri cœlibatu.” Cp. Weim. ed., 7, .

  75. “Von den newen Eckischenn Bullen und Lugen.” Weim. ed., 6, p(579)-59
4; Erl. ed., 24, p-28; 24², p-31.

  76. “Von der Freyheyt eynes Christen Menschen.” Weim. ed., 7, p(20)-38; Erl. ed., 27, p-199.

  77. “Eyn Sendbrieff an den Bapst Leo. den czehenden.” Weim. ed., 7, p(3)-11; Erl. ed., 53, p-52.

  78. “Epistola Lutheriana ad Leonem decimum.” “Tractatus de libertate christiana.” Weim. ed., 7, p(42)-73; “Opp. lat. var.,” 4, p-255.

  79. “Adv. execrabilem Antichristi bullam.” Weim. ed., 6, p(597)-612; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-153.

  80. “Widder die Bullen des Endchrists.” Weim. ed., 6, p(614)-629; Erl. ed., 24, p-52; 24², p-55.

  81. “Appellatio ad Concilium repetita.” Weim. ed., 7, p(75)-82; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-131.

  82. “Appellation odder Beruffung … repetirt.” Weim. ed., 7, p(85)-90; Erl. ed., 24, p-35; 24², p-37.

  83. “Das Magnificat verteuschet und ausgelegt” (publ. 1521). Weim. ed., 7, p-604; Erl. ed., 45, p-290.

  84. “Warumb des Bapsts und seyner Jungern Bucher … vorbrant seyn.” Weim. ed., 7, p-186; Erl. ed., 24, p-164; 24², p-166; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-270.

  85. “Assertio omnium articulorum per bullam damnatorum.” (publ. 1521). Weim. ed., 7, p-151; “Opp. lat. var.,” 5, p-237.

  Tessaradecas (cp. No. 49). Sermons (cp. No. 58). Letters, Enders 2, -3, ; Erl. ed., 53, p-53.

  1521. First war between Charles V and François I (lasting till 1526). Henry VIII publishes his “Assertio.” Death of Leo X (Dec. 1). Fall of Belgrad. Bugenhagen comes to Wittenberg and Eberlin of Günzburg goes to Ulm. The Bull “Decet Rom. Pontif.” is issued (Jan. 3). The Diet of Worms; the “Gravanima”; Aleander’s discourse (Feb. 13). Luther is summoned to the Diet (March 6), his sermon at Erfurt (April 7), his condemnation by the Sorbonne (April 15), his arrival at Worms (April 16); he refuses to recant (April 18); his stay at the Wartburg (May 4, 1521-March 1, 1522); the sentence of outlawry, May 8 (May 26). Carlstadt assails clerical celibacy; the turmoil at Erfurt (July); the Mass is abolished among the Wittenberg Augustinians (Oct.). Luther busies himself with the translation of the Bible (Dec. 1521-1534); Melanchthon’s Commonplace-Book (Dec.). Luther’s secret visit to Wittenberg (Dec. 3-11). Carlstadt introduces a new rite for the Supper (Dec. 25). The Zwickau “prophets” come to Wittenberg.