Loci Theologici
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Loci Theologici is a major 16th-century Lutheran theological work by Martin Chemnitz that systematically presents and defends key doctrines of the Reformation.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Loci Theologici canonical | 1 |
| Loci communes theologici | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Loci Theologici Context triple: [Martin Chemnitz, notableWork, Loci Theologici]
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A.
Summa Theologiae
Summa Theologiae is a monumental 13th-century theological and philosophical work that systematically presents and defends the core doctrines of Christian theology.
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B.
Summa contra Gentiles
Summa contra Gentiles is a major theological and philosophical treatise by Thomas Aquinas that systematically defends Christian doctrine through rational argument, especially in dialogue with non-Christian thinkers.
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C.
Quaestiones quodlibetales
Quaestiones quodlibetales is a collection of medieval scholastic disputations by Duns Scotus that addresses a wide range of philosophical and theological questions.
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D.
Medulla Theologiae
Medulla Theologiae is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook by William Ames that systematically presents Calvinist doctrine and was widely used in Puritan and Protestant scholastic education.
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E.
Divinae Institutiones
Divinae Institutiones is an early 4th-century Christian apologetic work by Lactantius that systematically presents and defends Christian doctrine to a Roman audience.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Loci Theologici Target entity description: Loci Theologici is a major 16th-century Lutheran theological work by Martin Chemnitz that systematically presents and defends key doctrines of the Reformation.
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A.
Summa Theologiae
Summa Theologiae is a monumental 13th-century theological and philosophical work that systematically presents and defends the core doctrines of Christian theology.
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B.
Summa contra Gentiles
Summa contra Gentiles is a major theological and philosophical treatise by Thomas Aquinas that systematically defends Christian doctrine through rational argument, especially in dialogue with non-Christian thinkers.
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C.
Quaestiones quodlibetales
Quaestiones quodlibetales is a collection of medieval scholastic disputations by Duns Scotus that addresses a wide range of philosophical and theological questions.
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D.
Medulla Theologiae
Medulla Theologiae is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook by William Ames that systematically presents Calvinist doctrine and was widely used in Puritan and Protestant scholastic education.
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E.
Divinae Institutiones
Divinae Institutiones is an early 4th-century Christian apologetic work by Lactantius that systematically presents and defends Christian doctrine to a Roman audience.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
systematic theology treatise
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theological work ⓘ |
| aim |
defense of Reformation theology against opponents
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systematic presentation of Lutheran doctrine ⓘ |
| author | Martin Chemnitz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| century | 16th century ⓘ |
| doctrinalStance |
affirmation of Christ’s two natures in one person
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affirmation of justification by faith alone ⓘ affirmation of real presence in the Lord’s Supper ⓘ affirmation of the authority of Scripture ⓘ |
| genre |
dogmatic theology
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polemical theology ⓘ |
| hasPart | individual loci (topics) on specific doctrines ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
major work of early Lutheran Orthodoxy
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standard reference in Lutheran dogmatics ⓘ |
| influenced |
Book of Concord era theology
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Lutheran Orthodoxy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Loci Communes
NERFINISHED
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Martin Luther NERFINISHED ⓘ Philipp Melanchthon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| method |
loci method
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topical arrangement of doctrines ⓘ |
| opposes |
Council of Trent positions on key doctrines
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Reformed sacramental theology where it conflicts with Lutheran views ⓘ Roman Catholic doctrine of justification as defined at Trent ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Formula of Concord
NERFINISHED
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Loci Communes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Lutheranism
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Protestantism ⓘ |
| subject |
Christology
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church and ministry ⓘ doctrine of God ⓘ doctrine of Scripture ⓘ free will ⓘ good works ⓘ justification by faith ⓘ law and gospel ⓘ original sin ⓘ predestination ⓘ sacraments ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation | Confessional Lutheran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theologicalPosition |
defense of Reformation doctrines
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rejection of Roman Catholic errors as seen by Lutherans ⓘ rejection of certain Reformed positions ⓘ |
| theologicalSchool | Gnesio-Lutheran tradition ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Lutheran doctrinal formation
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Lutheran seminary education ⓘ |
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Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Loci communes theologici