The title presents readers of Regensburg Article 5 with a dichotomy. The author's work validates Calvin's view that the article is the substance of true doctrine, rather than an inconsistent patchwork, a comment attributed to Luther (1).This work, the product of almost twenty years of research, is fully footnoted. It includes an appendix with drafts of Article 5 from Worms, Melanchthon, Eck, Gropper, and the final version...students and scholars interested in Article 5 and in duplex iustitia will find this a valuable read.
Dr. Tony Lane is Professor of Historical Theology at the London School of Theology, where he has been on the faculty since 1973. He has published three books on John Calvin and three editions of works of Calvin. He has also published 17 articles and book chapters on Calvin. He has also written on Bernard of Clairvaux and Catholic-Protestant dialogue on justification by faith.