Martin Luther'Attractively-written, wise and judicious, with touches of engaging wit. It is now the best introduction to Luther in English.' - Diarmaid MacCulloch, University of Oxford This important biography portrays Luther, his concerns and his achievements with clarity and verve, and provides a comprehensive introduction for students, general readers and those seeking to understand the roots of the continuing discords in modern Christianity. Self-aware yet violently prejudiced, bigoted yet inspiring, Luther is presented here with unflinching candour and honesty. |
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION | 1 |
2 MARTIN LUTHERS BACKCROUND UPBRINGING AND EDUCATION 14831513 | 21 |
3 FROM THE PSALMS TO THE 95 THESES | 51 |
4 FROM THE 95 THESES TO THE LEIPZIG DISPUTATION 15171519 | 77 |
5 FROM LEIPZIG TO WORMS 15191521 | 99 |
6 THE DIET OF WORMS AND AFTER 15211523 | 133 |
7 THE CREATION OF INSTITUTIONAL LUTHERANISM 15251528 | 161 |
8 LUTHER AND LUTHERANISM | 191 |
9 LUTHERS LATER YEARS | 221 |
10 CONCLUSION | 251 |
NOTES | 265 |
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