The Life of Philip Melanchthon

This volume contains Charles Frederick Ledderhose’s biography of Philip Melanchthon, here translated from the German by G. F. Krotel. Using popular language geared to a general audience, Ledderhose sets out to “present a truthful picture of the faith and life of the reformer … a man who, notwithstanding all his scientific attainments … held fast to the fundamental principles of Christianity.” In particular, Ledderhose examines Melanchthon as “the teacher of the German people,” exerting powerful influence on the scientific and Christian culture of Germany.