The development of Martin Luther’s thought was both a symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the modern world. Geographical discovery, an emerging scientific tradition, and a climate of social change had splintered the unity of medieval Christian culture, and these changes provided the background for Luther’s theological challenge. His new apprehension of Scripture and fresh understanding of man’s relation to God demanded a break with the Church as then constituted and released the powerful impulses that carried the Reformation.
Luther’s vigorous, colorful language still retains the excitement it had for thousands of his contemporaries. In this volume, Dr. Dillenberger has made a representative selection from Luther’s extensive writings, and has also provided the listener with a lucid introduction to his thought.
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"This work is a nice short sampling of some of Martin Luther's writings and sermons that gives the modern reader a look at one of the men behind possibly the most significant movement of the last 500 years."
— Josiah (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is definitely a work that I will reread. "
— Christopher, 5/17/2011" 4.5 stars. Boom. "
— Mark, 12/2/2010" This book is filled with great insight and wisdom, but feels poorly translated and is difficult to follow. "
— Shawn, 2/18/2010Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German scholar, priest, theologian, and religious reformer and is considered one of the chief figures in European history. Arguing that money couldn’t buy freedom from God’s punishment for one’s sins, he laid the foundation for Protestant Reformation and greatly influenced the fields of politics, religion, education, and economics through his work and writings.
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