Demonstrate an understanding of the larger political social and cultural issues and themes that have contributed to shaping early western civilization it should show critical understanding of the primary source.

Martin Luther

The essay will focus on material that is primary source, which means that it was written at the time of our study. It should be 3-5 pages. (Double space) and essentially examine the authors premise, place the work in its proper historical context and evaluate its historical relevance. In addition the paper should demonstrate an understanding of the larger political social and cultural issues and themes that have contributed to shaping early western civilization it should show critical understanding of the primary source and demonstrate familiarity with different interpretations of the past students should express their own interpretation of the material aswell