Emser was one of Luther’s antagonists in this period and he referred to him as "Goat Emser." This work summarizes the debate that occurred in Leipzig between Luther and his opponents. Chief among these was Johann Eck, one of the leading intellects of…
Unlike his Open Letter to the Christian Nobility, this more theologically nuanced work is composed in Latin (though there were German editions) and addressed to a specialist audience in a more measured tone. Citing the Bible as evidence, Luther…