What are the Smalcald Articles? The Smalcald Articles are one of the key Lutheran confessions. This book by Professor John P. Meyer (1873-1964) is a compilation of the author's extensive writings on the subject, originally published during the 1960s in The Northwestern Lutheran magazine, now titled Forward in Christ. A last will and testament from a great Lutheran professor, the professional exposition takes a detailed look at the historical background of the confession and the theology of each article, making it a wonderful resource for students, theologians, and Christians alike. The text of the Smalcald Articles as found in the English translation of the Concordia Triglotta (1921) is included as is a Scripture index.