Martin Luther: a late medieval life
Zusammenfassung: This brief, insightful biography of Martin Luther strips away the myths surrounding the Reformer to offer a more nuanced account of his life and ministry. Coinciding with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this accessible yet robustly historical and theological work highlight...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Baker Academic
[2017]
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In: | Year: 2017 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Luther, Martin 1483-1546
/ Reformation
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IxTheo Classification: | KDD Protestant Church |
Further subjects: | B
Biography
B Luther, Martin (1483-1546) B Reformation (Germany) Biography |
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Summary: | Zusammenfassung: This brief, insightful biography of Martin Luther strips away the myths surrounding the Reformer to offer a more nuanced account of his life and ministry. Coinciding with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this accessible yet robustly historical and theological work highlights the medieval background of Luther's life in contrast to contemporary legends. Internationally respected church historian Volker Leppin explores the Catholic roots of Lutheran thought and locates Luther's life in the unfolding history of 16th-century Europe. |
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Item Description: | Foreword by Timothy J. Wengert |
ISBN: | 0801098211 |