1. ”THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL BUSINESS.” EXPOSITION OF THE EPISTLE TO THE GALATIANS (1516-17). Melanchthon and Mathesius on the birth of the “Evangel.” Luther’s first disciples, Carlstadt, Amsdorf, etc. His appeals to St. Augustine. The Commentary on Galatians begins in 1516. Luther’s progress in the light of this and the longer Commentary published later _pages_ 303-310 2. DISPUTATIONS ON MAN’S POWERS AND AGAINST SCHOLASTICISM (1516-17). Bernhardi’s Disputation in 1516 presided over by Luther; “Man sins in spite of every effort.” Luther to Lang on the scandal of the “Gabrielists.” Günther’s Disputation in 1517; specimens of the theses defended; Luther circulates them widely _pages_ 310-314 3. DISPUTATION AT HEIDELBERG ON FAITH AND GRACE. OTHER PUBLIC UTTERANCES. The Heidelberg Chapter. Leonard Beyer defends Luther’s theses in the presence of Bucer and other future adherents of the cause. The theses and their demonstration; Grace not to be obtained by works; the motive of fear; free will a mere name. A Wittenberg Disputation in 1518, “For the Quieting of Anxious Consciences.” The three great Disputations described by Luther as “_Initium negocii evangelici_.” Luther to Trutfetter on his aims _pages_ 315-321 4. ATTITUDE TO THE CHURCH. Luther continues to acknowledge the doctrinal office of the Church. The principle of private interpretation of Scripture not yet enunciated. Explanation of Luther’s inconsistency in conduct; on obedience to the Church; traces all heresies back to pride; his correct description of Indulgences in 1516, his regret at their abuse _pages_ 321-326 CHAPTER IX. THE INDULGENCE-THESES OF 1517 AND THEIR AFTER-EFFECTS _pages_ 327-373 1. TETZEL’S PREACHING OF THE INDULGENCE; THE 95 THESES. The St. Peter’s Indulgence and its preaching; Luther’s information regarding it; his sermon before the Elector. The 95 theses nailed to the door of the Castle Church; their contents; the excitement caused; Augustinians refrain from any measure against the author; the Heidelberg Chapter; the “Resolutions”; Dominicans take up the challenge. Fables regarding Luther and Tetzel; Tetzel’s private life; charges brought against him by Luther and Miltitz; the real Tetzel; Luther’s statement that he did not know “what an Indulgence was.” Luther’s letter to Tetzel on his death-bed _pages_ 327-347 2. THE COLLECTION FOR ST. PETER’S IN HISTORY AND LEGEND.