Epistle Sermons, Vol. 2: Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost

These sermons, delivered by the reformer during Epiphany, Easter, and Pentecost, present his vivid reflections on the Gospel’s power at the heart of the church year. Translated with careful scholarship, the talks reveal Luther’s conviction that Christianity is inherently missionary, tying together the Reformation’s European renewal with the expanding reach of heathen missions and colonial settlement. The opening foreword situates these messages within a broader vision of global evangelization, reminding the faithful of their role in shaping history.

Within the sermons Luther engages scripture, for instance interpreting Psalms as a call to bring the heathen into God’s promise, and he urges prayer and the sending of preachers as essential to that task. His language blends theological depth with pastoral urgency, offering listeners a window into the mindset that fueled the Reformation’s spread across Europe. The volume thus provides both a historical portrait of a pivotal era and timeless encouragement for anyone interested in the roots of missionary spirit.