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Forty Centuries of Christian Writing

1774 works catalogued century by century, from the literature the Bible was written among to the present — each with a note on what it is, why it lasted, and where to read it.

1501–1600

The Sixteenth Century

3 works

July 1524

German

Sermon to the Princes

Thomas Müntzer · c. 1489–1525

A sermon on Daniel preached to the Saxon rulers, warning that if they will not clear the godless from among God's people the sword will be taken from them.

Radical Reformation · HomilyDanielRead elsewhere

March 1525

German

The Twelve Articles of the Peasants

The peasants of Swabia

Twelve demands — to choose their own pastors, to end serfdom, to fish and hunt freely, to have tithes used locally — each supported by a scripture reference.

Western · ManifestoRead elsewhere

May 1525

German

Against the Robbing and Murdering Hordes of Peasants

Martin Luther · 1483–1546

A call to the princes to stab, smite, and slay the rebels, published as the risings were already being crushed and tens of thousands killed.

Lutheran · PolemicRead elsewhere