Loci Communes 1521 Author:Melanchthon, Philip This is, arguably, Philip Melanchthon s most important work. Laity, teachers, pastors, professors, and anyone interested in the history of the Lutheran Reformation will find that this book, the first Lutheran work of systematic theology is present in a very lively, accessible English translation, with extensive, helpful footnotes that explain th... more »e people and concepts used by Melanchthon to explain the Gospel.« less