This week I had the privilege in attending the 2014 Reformation Day at Emory University. As alum of Candler School of Theology 03T, I was very proud to have a guided tour of the beautiful Pitts Theology Library, and the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection. This collection is a repository of rare and valuable documents produced in connection with the Protestant Reformation. The collection now contains almost 4,000 pieces written by Martin Luther, his colleagues, and his opponents, and printed during their lifetimes.
I wondered what Luther's position was toward and contribution to the diffusion of knowledge through library development? Even from those who were not opponents to Luther such as Frederich Paulsen acknowledge that Luther had no strong desire for learning and education.
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