Abstract: This is a vivid, scholarly and empathetic biography of Martin Luther, which will be essential reading for all students of the European Reformation, early modern history and religious history.
Contents Note: Introduction -- Martin Luther's background, upbringing, and education, 1483-1513 -- From the Psalms to the 95 Theses : the development of Luther's Reformation theology, 1513-17 -- From the 95 Theses to the Leipzig disputation, 1517-19 -- From Leipzig to Worms, 1519-21 -- The Diet of Worms and after, 1521-23 -- The creation of institutional Lutheranism, 1525-28 -- Luther and Lutheranism : the quest for definition -- Luther's later years -- Martin Luther in the mirror of history : Luther's last months.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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