The Law and the Gospel
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The Law and the Gospel is a seminal 16th-century Lutheran Reformation painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder that visually contrasts divine judgment under the Law with salvation through the Gospel.
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| The Law and the Gospel canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: The Law and the Gospel Context triple: [Lucas Cranach the Elder, notableWork, The Law and the Gospel]
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Versuch einer freien theologischen Lehrart
Versuch einer freien theologischen Lehrart is a seminal 18th-century theological work by Johann Salomo Semler that advances a historically critical and independent approach to Christian theology.
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Epitome of the Formula of Concord
Epitome of the Formula of Concord is a concise Lutheran confessional document that summarizes key doctrinal positions and controversies addressed in the larger Formula of Concord.
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The Essence of Faith According to Luther
The Essence of Faith According to Luther is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that critically examines Martin Luther’s theology to argue that religious faith reflects human self-consciousness and projected human qualities.
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On Those Who Think They Are Justified by Works
"On Those Who Think They Are Justified by Works" is an ascetic and theological treatise by St. Mark the Ascetic that critiques reliance on external deeds for salvation and emphasizes inner humility and divine grace.
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Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans
Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans is a seminal Reformation-era theological introduction that powerfully expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and has profoundly influenced Protestant spirituality and conversion narratives.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: The Law and the Gospel Target entity description: The Law and the Gospel is a seminal 16th-century Lutheran Reformation painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder that visually contrasts divine judgment under the Law with salvation through the Gospel.
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A.
Versuch einer freien theologischen Lehrart
Versuch einer freien theologischen Lehrart is a seminal 18th-century theological work by Johann Salomo Semler that advances a historically critical and independent approach to Christian theology.
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B.
Epitome of the Formula of Concord
Epitome of the Formula of Concord is a concise Lutheran confessional document that summarizes key doctrinal positions and controversies addressed in the larger Formula of Concord.
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C.
The Essence of Faith According to Luther
The Essence of Faith According to Luther is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that critically examines Martin Luther’s theology to argue that religious faith reflects human self-consciousness and projected human qualities.
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D.
On Those Who Think They Are Justified by Works
"On Those Who Think They Are Justified by Works" is an ascetic and theological treatise by St. Mark the Ascetic that critiques reliance on external deeds for salvation and emphasizes inner humility and divine grace.
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E.
Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans
Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans is a seminal Reformation-era theological introduction that powerfully expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and has profoundly influenced Protestant spirituality and conversion narratives.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Lutheran Reformation art
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painting ⓘ |
| artHistoricalSignificance |
key visual formulation of Lutheran theology
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seminal work of 16th-century Protestant art ⓘ |
| artisticSchool | Cranach workshop NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Elector John Frederick I of Saxony
NERFINISHED
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Wittenberg Reformation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Electorate of Saxony NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | Lucas Cranach the Elder NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts |
Adam and Eve
NERFINISHED
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Crucifixion of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ Gospel of Jesus Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ John the Baptist NERFINISHED ⓘ Last Judgment NERFINISHED ⓘ Moses NERFINISHED ⓘ Old Testament law ⓘ Resurrected Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | religious painting ⓘ |
| hasVersion |
multiple workshop variants
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panel painting versions ⓘ woodcut versions ⓘ |
| iconographicTheme |
contrast between Law and Gospel
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justification by faith alone ⓘ |
| inception | c. 1529 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Martin Luther
NERFINISHED
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Philipp Melanchthon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfInscription | German ⓘ |
| locationOfCreation | Wittenberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Law and Gospel in Christian theology
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divine judgment ⓘ salvation through Christ ⓘ |
| material | oil paint ⓘ |
| movement |
Northern Renaissance
NERFINISHED
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Protestant Reformation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | 16th century ⓘ |
| purpose | didactic tool for Lutheran doctrine ⓘ |
| sideRepresentingGospel | right side ⓘ |
| sideRepresentingLaw | left side ⓘ |
| support | wood panel ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Lutheran doctrine of justification
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condemnation under the Law ⓘ grace through the Gospel ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Lutheranism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
catechetical instruction
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popularizing Lutheran teaching ⓘ |
| visualStructure | divided composition contrasting two halves ⓘ |
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