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#OnThisDay April 8, 1586: Martin Chemnitz, dubbed ‘The Second Martin’ for his pivotal role in shaping Lutheran theology after the Reformation, died in Braunschweig, Germany. A scholar and pastor from Saxony, he emerged as a fierce defender of orthodox Lutheran doctrine against Catholic and radical Protestant challenges. Known for his sharp mind, Chemnitz co-authored the Formula of Concord, a unifying statement of faith for Lutherans, and wrote The Two Natures in Christ to clarify Christology. His work steadied the church Martin Luther had launched, earning him lasting reverence.