The Bondage of the Will: Luther's Reply to Erasmus' On Free Will

In "The Bondage of the Will," Martin Luther presents a profound theological treatise that grapples with the nature of free will and divine grace. Written in 1525 as a response to the humanist philosopher Desiderius Erasmus, this seminal work employs a vigorous polemical style, blending scripture with rhetorical flair. Luther argues vehemently that human will is bound by sin and that true freedom can only be found in divine intervention and grace, effectively laying a cornerstone for Protest...