Beschreibung:
"An accessible account of Luther, his life, thoughts, writings and all that surrounded him. Tomlin's writing is readable and informative... For most people, this packed-full, not so little, littlebook will be just enough for them to feel that they now 'get' Martin Luther." - Church of England Newspaper One of the towering characters of the Reformation, Martin Luther's actions, beliefs and writings have had an incalculable effect on the lives of millions of people. In this engaging book, Graham Tomlin paints a vivid picture of Luther's life, from his early struggles with faith to his emergence as the leading figure in the Reformation. The man revealed here is obstinate, sensitive, blunt and determined - willing to risk all for his convictions.
ContentsIntroduction 41: The Friar 72: The Theologian 233: The Discovery 394: The Fight 555: The Climax 736: The Leader 907: The Breach 1088: The Patriarch 1249: The Legacy 140Chronology 150Suggestions for Further Reading 152Index 154