Everyone interested in the history of theology and especially the sacraments ought to read this Luther classic. This edition—for its readable translation, Latin text, and helpful footnote apparatus—is highly recommended.
Denis Janz grew up in Western Canada and completed his Ph.D. in the history of Christianity at St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. He served as Provost Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at Loyola University New Orleans, and was promoted to Professor Emeritus in 2017. His teaching, writing, and editing has covered the entire history of Christianity, while his most exacting research has focused on medieval and Reformation
topics, above all Luther.