Re: Luther and the biblical langauges

From: Rick Hubbard (rhubbard@midmaine.com)
Date: Fri Dec 17 1999 - 23:07:44 EST


Something about the translation on the web page makes me a bit uncertain.
Can you post the German text?

At 03:23 PM 12/17/99 -0500, Rodney J. Decker wrote:
>Years ago I heard Luther quoted to the effect that "the biblical languages
>are the sheath in which the sword of the Spirit rests"--but it was not
>documented. I've finally found that statement. The context contains a
>number of similar statements that are valuable enough that I "OCR'd" it and
>posted it on my web. It is well worth reading--and having students read.
>You are welcome to link to the page where I have posted it or pass along
>the URL. If you find any OCR/typo errors, let me know. I've proof read it,
>but there are probably still errors remaining.
>
>Please accept it as my Christmas gift to the list.
>
>Rod
>
>The Importance of the Biblical Languages
>Martin Luther
>
>Posted at: <http://faculty.bbc.edu/rdecker/luther.htm>
>
>An excerpt from "To the Councilmen of All Cities in Germany That They
>Establish and Maintain Christian Schools" (1524).
>
>
>
>
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