An den christlichen Adel deutscher Nation von des christlichen Standes Besserung

An den christlichen Adel deutscher Nation von des christlichen Standes Besserung, one of Luther's three important theological tracts of the year 1520. It consists of three parts: (1) an attack on the privileges of the clergy and the powers assumed by the Pope; (2) a denunciation of the wealth and temporal interests of the Pope; (3) a general exposure of ecclesiastical abuses.