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“Faith is nothing else than trust in the divine mercy promised in Christ.”

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Philipp Melanchthon

Philipp Melanchthon (February 16, 1497 - April 19, 1560) was a German reformer, theologian, and philosopher. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement alongside Martin Luther, serving as one of the early theologians of the Lutheran Church. more

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