The Augsburg Confession, drafted chiefly by Philipp Melanchthon and presented to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, is the foundational confession of the Lutheran Reformation. It sets out the central articles of Protestant belief in an effort to define the reformers’ position and seek recognition within the Holy Roman Empire.
One of the key documents of the Reformation, the confession shaped Lutheran identity and influenced the course of European religious history. Its articles remain central to Lutheran churches today. This free EPUB edition presents the complete text for readers interested in the Reformation and the history of Christianity.