Martin Luther : a wild boar in the Lord's vineyard / Mark Worthing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Worthing, Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.

Luther, Martin.

Reformation--Biography.

Reformation.

Church history.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Wipf & Stock, 2017.

Summary:

On 31 October 1517 an obscure German monk named Martin Luther posted 95 theses protesting the selling of indulgences. This single act brought him into inevitable conflict with both pope and emperor. The dispute that followed changed not only Luther's life, but also the religious and political face of Europe. This book offers the modern reader a concise and accessible account of Luther's remarkable life. It explores his passionate and fiery character, introduces us to a colourful cast of friends and enemies, and explains the complex politics of church and empire. Whether you agree or disagree with Luther, you will be left with little doubt that his life and thought have shaped the world in which we live - and in more ways than you may have thought. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The Protest Begins 5

2 Indulgences: A Treasure Chest of Good Works 11

3 Forgiveness for Sale 15

4 Childhood and Education 19

5 University Training and Monastic Vows 23

6 A Young Monk's Search for a Gracious God 27

7 Professor of Bible at Wittenberg 31

8 Frederick the Wise: Powerbroker, Relic Collector, and Accidental Reformer 35

9 The Four Famous 'Solas' 41

10 The Heidelberg Disputation and the Theology of the Cross 47

11 'Dear God, I am a Hussite!' The Leipzig Debate 51

12 'Here I Stand': Luther before the Emperor 57

13 Knight George 63

14 Reform or Revolution: Carlstadt and the Enthusiasts 69

15 The Peasants' Revolt 75

16 A Monk and a Nun Marry: Surely this is the End of the World 81

17 The Hospitality of Martin and Katie Luther 89

18 The Year of Melancholy: Luther's Battle with Depression 93

19 'Good God, What a Mess!' The Story of Luther's Small Catechism 97

20 'This is my Body!' Luther and Zwingli at Marburg 101

21 Luther's Response to Violence 105

22 Luther versus Erasmus on the Freedom of the Will 111

23 The Princes Make their Stand: The Augsburg Confession 117

24 The Bigamy of Prince Philip of Hesse 123

25 Monk, Mystic and Devil's Adversary: The Spirituality of Luther 127

26 Luther and the Jews 133

27 Saint and Sinner 137

28 Luther on the Border of Superstition and Science 141

29 Luther and Education 145

30 Luther's Last Years 149

31 The Death of Luther 153

32 The Spread of the Reformation to 1546 155.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-201) and index.

ISBN:

9781532642920

153264292X

OCLC:

1013481942

Publisher Number:

99976092979