Nicolaus Hunnius (1585-1643) was one of the most significant theologians of the Age of Lutheran Orthodoxy. Hunnius was a professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Wittenberg by the age of 24. He eventually became the superintendent (bishop) of Lubeck, where he led the clergy in an effort to defend and restore the Church in that city.
Hunnius was the author of numerous theological works, including the "Diaskepsis Theologica" (1626). His "Principia Theologiae Fanaticae" was a careful analysis of the theological principles of those whom he deemed 'fanatics'-the followers of...

Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558) fulfilled a central role in the Lutheran Reformation. In addition to serving as 'bishop' to Martin Luther (Bugenhagen was the parish pastor of St. Mary's Church and thus was Luther's senior, and later served as Superintendent of Electoral Saxony), Bugenhagen was the architect of the reforms undertaken throughout northern Germany and Denmark. Bugenhagen was involved in the writing church orders for no less than nine territorial churches. He also served on the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg.
In "The Public Confession of Johannes...

Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558) was one of the most important theologians of the Lutheran Reformation. In addition to serving with as pastor of St. Mary's Church in Wittenberg, Bugenhagen served on the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg, and was heavily involved in the reform of several of the territorial churches which were affiliated with the Reformation.
Bugenhagen's "Commentary on the First Four Chapters of the Gospel according to Matthew" is an exegetical treasure. In this volume, Bugenhagen undertakes a thorough explanation of various issues, including to the...