Daily Readings from Luther's Writings [Paperback]

Martin Luther (Author), Barbara Owen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1993

Martin Luther’s writings console us, surprise us, and make us uncomfortable, even as they nurture our faith. They constantly remind us that in Christ we are loved and forgiven.

Luther wrote voluminously -- sermons, commentaries, lectures, and letters to friends, relatives, and colleagues. This year-long devotional volume samples many sources written at various times during Luther’s busy life. The themes include vocation, God’s Word, prayer, faith alone, good works, music, and the church. The selections are drawn from LUTHER’S WORKS, American Edition, with minor adaptation and updating.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

About the Author

Barbara Owen is a writer and teacher who lives in Annapolis, Maryland. She is a popular speaker on the theme of Luther and his writings and is the author of more than fifteen books, including Daily Readings from Luther's Writings (Augsburg).

Product Details

• Paperback: 341 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806626399
• ISBN-13: 978-0806626390
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbara's compilation is very relevant and touching, October 30, 2002

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I have only read perhaps 20 pages from this devotional and have found it to be very inspiring and convicting. I never knew the words of Martin Lurther were as delicate and true as words from J.W.Tozer. I really like the depth of Luther's elaboration on the Word of God and the devotional has helped me to continue to deepen my own writing. Barbara's compilation of Luther's Writing is excellent.

5.0 out of 5 stars priceless wisdom, June 19, 2011

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Out of print but priceless - wisdom is 560 years old and as good as new. God's word will last forever!