Basic Luther [Paperback]

Martin Luther (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

A selection from Luther's massive literary output, containing The Ninety-five Theses, Address to the Nobilit, Concerning Christian Liberty and A Small Catechism. A single volume introduction to Luther and his work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Templegate Pub (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872432130
• ISBN-13: 978-0872432130
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Martin Luther (1483-1546) initiated the Protestant Reformation. As a priest and theology professor, he confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his The Ninety-Five Theses in 1517. Luther strongly disputed their claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. His refusal to retract all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Edict of Worms meeting in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the emperor. Martin Luther taught that salvation is not from good works, but a free gift of God, received only by grace through faith in Jesus as redeemer from sin. His theology challenged the authority of the pope of the Roman Catholic Church by teaching that the Bible is the only source of divinely revealed knowledge and opposed sacerdotalism by considering all baptised Christians to be a holy priesthood. Those who identify with Luther's teachings are called Lutherans. His translation of the Bible into the language of the people (instead of Latin) made it more accessible, causing a tremendous impact on the church and on German culture. It fostered the development of a standard version of the German language, added several principles to the art of translation, and influenced the translation into English of the King James Bible. His hymns inspired the development of singing in churches. His marriage to Katharina von Bora set a model for the practice of clerical marriage, allowing Protestant priests to marry.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to Luther's Works, March 29, 2002

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Zachary Flummerfelt (Wichita, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Luther (Paperback)

My only complaint is that "Bondage of the Will" should have been included instead of "On Christian Freedom". The footnotes do well explaining obscure terminology.