Theology

Folly speaks in her own defense in a comic speech about human foolishness. She claims credit for the happiness of everyone from lovers to scholars and church leaders.

2h 47m reading time

Three speakers debate what nature can tell us about God in a series of philosophical conversations. Cleanthes compares the world to a machine, while Philo questions whether that comparison proves a divine designer.

2h 31m reading time

This short treatise and letter to Pope Leo X explain Luther's understanding of Christian faith and freedom. Luther opens with a striking contrast: a Christian is both free from everyone and a servant to everyone.

1h 17m reading time