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Here you will find the complete text of The Book Of Concord as well as helpful explanations that facilitate greater understanding of the Lutheran Confessions. If you are not familiar with the Book of Concord, or Lutheran doctrine or history, we suggest you start with the "Brief Introduction" found in the "Introduction and Explanation" section in the left sidebar.

The image shown on this page is the title page of the first edition of the Book of Concord, printed in Dresden, Germany in 1580. English translation: CONCORDIA. YHWH. Christian repeated unanimous confession of later-named Electors, Princes, and Estates of the Augsburg Confession, and of their theologians' doctrine and faith. In addition, there has been added a thorough explanation of certain articles, well-founded in God's Word as the only rule, which after Dr. Martin Luther's blessed death were the subject of controversy. Set forth by the joint resolution and order of said Electors, Princes, and Estates for the instruction and admonition of their lands, churches, schools and posterity. With the privilege of His Electoral Grace of Saxony. Dresden, 1580.

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