Turn to Reformation

Introduction: The Commentary on Augustine as a Snapshot into Karlstadt in Transition
1. The Commentary in Context: Karlstadt as Reformer in Wittenberg 1517-1519
1.1 Reconstruction of the Lectures and Printing of the Commentary: Karlstadt's 151 Theses to his Epitome
1.2 Conclusion
2. Karlstadt Encounters Augustine: The Introduction Materials to the Commentary
2.1 Karlstadt's Scholastic Background and Early Works in the Wittenberg Context
2.2 An Analysis of The Introduction Materials to the Commentary
2.3 Karlstadt's Dedication Letter in Context: Conversion Narratives in Wittenberg
2.4 Conclusion
3. Sources: »Out with the New, in with the Old«
3.1 Karlstadt's Library and Sources
3.2 Authorship Questions in the Commentary
3.3 The Church's Prayers as Authoritative Sources for Theological Debate
3.4 Karlstadt's Explanations to his 151 Theses and their Content
3.5 Compiled Evidences and Sourcebooks
3.6 Conclusion
4. Karlstadt Reads Augustine: A Developing Hermeneutic
4.1 The »Right« Reading of Augustine
4.2 Interpreting Augustine by Augustine
4.3 Imitatio Augustini et Imitatio Pauli: Augustine as Interpreter of Paul par excellence
4.4 The Development of a New Hermeneutic: Karlstadt on Hermeneutical Principles in his 151 Theses
4.5 Karlstadt's Hermeneutical »Rules« in the Commentary
4.6 Karlstadt on Scripture and His Understanding of the Spirit/Letter Distinction
4.7 An Example of Karlstadt Reading and Wrestling with Augustine
4.8 Conclusion
5. Further Development in Style and Theology
5.1 A Change in Style
5.2 Developments in Theology
5.3 Conclusion
6. Karlstadt's Commentary on Augustine and His Development as a Reformer