Commentary on Genesis - Luther on Sin and the Flood · Martin Luther

025 - Chapter VII Part II

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Martin Luther uncovers why Moses' repetitive flood narrative conveys God's extreme agitation and wrath.
Martin Luther analyzes Genesis 7, focusing on Moses' repetitive style as expressing divine wrath and Noah's emotional turmoil during the flood. He explores theological questions about God's promises and applies the narrative to critique the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing that true faith rests on scripture, not institutional power.

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A grave reading of the flood that makes repetition serve doctrine.

Luther's reading of Genesis keeps its focus on pressure and consequence: the waters from above and below, the ark taking in pair after pair, and the steady claim that catastrophe answers human sin and divine judgment.

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