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Luther the reformer : the story of the man and his career / James M. Kittelson and Hans H. Wiersma.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kittelson, James M., author.
- Wiersma, Hans H., 1964- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.
- Luther, Martin.
- Reformation--Germany--Biography.
- Reformation.
- Theology, Doctrinal.
- Germany.
- Lutheran Church--Doctrines--History--16th century.
- Lutheran Church.
- Lutheran Church--Doctrines.
- History.
- Theology, Doctrinal--16th century.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 275 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis [Minnesota] : Fortress Press, [2016]
- Summary:
- For nearly thirty years, Luther the Reformer has been the standard Luther biography. Fair, insight-fill, and detailed without being overwhelming, Kittelson was able to negotiate a "middle way" that presented a more complete chronological picture of Luther than many had yet portrayed. For this second edition, Hans H. Wiersma has made an outstanding text even better. The research is updated and the text is revised throughout, with images, bibliographies, timelines to enhance the experience. It's a great volume, greatly improved. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Part I The Formation of the Young Man
- 1 The Son of a Peasant 3
- 2 A Man of Sorrows 15
- 3 A Student of Theology 29
- Part II The Genesis of the Reformer
- 4 The Maturing Professor 45
- 5 The Explosion 63
- 6 The Lines Drawn 77
- 7 The Public Disputant 93
- Part III An Outlaw's Work
- 8 Excommunication 107
- 9 The Exile 123
- 10 Return to the Fray 139
- Part IV No Other Gospel
- 11 False Brethren, True Love 155
- 12 Pastor, Teacher, Apologist 171
- 13 Answering to the Emperor 185
- 14 To Build the Church Part 197
- V The Later Years
- 15 Toward a General Council 211
- 16 The Elder Luther 227
- 17 "We Are Beggars" 245.
- Notes:
- "First published by Augsburg Publishing House, 1986"--Title page verso.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-268) and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 1451488882
- 9781451488883
- OCLC:
- 944463351
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