“But I hope that by the decision and authority of wise princes that sometime devout and learned men from the churches of other nations and of ours may be summoned together to deliberate about all the controversies and that there be handed down to posterity one harmonious, true, and clear form of doctrine, without any ambiguity. Meanwhile, as far as possible, let us encourage the union of our churches with measured advice.”
Quote by Philipp Melanchthon
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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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