Martin Luther: Selections From His Writing

Martin Luther: Selections From His Writing
ISBN-10
030780335X
ISBN-13
9780307803351
Series
Martin Luther
Category
Religion
Pages
560
Language
English
Published
2011-08-10
Publisher
Anchor
Author
Martin Luther

Description

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 reader with a lucid introduction to his thought.

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