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Feb 28, 2013 · Justin Taylor | February 28, 2013. Carl Trueman: I mentioned last time that Luther’s life is central to reading his theology. His thinking, while remarkably consistent, does develop over time. He nuances his positions on various issues as he faces challenges which his own Reformation theology generated. Thus, knowing what issues he is facing ...
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At the time, I didn’t know this question was coming. I just sat there, amazed at the wonderful gift from God of biographies. I think there is probably forty feet of shelf space filled with biographies in that room. So I love this question. I think good biographies are spiritually, historically, theologically, psychologically, the best way to expose...
Everybody knows I’m not a fast reader. I’ve not read a lot of biographies of the Reformers. But I’ll mention the few that I’ve loved and been helped by. Martin Luther’s old biography by Roland Bainton, Here I Stand, is still in print. The biography is still riveting in the way it tells the story. I read it forty years ago, so I can’t remember the d...
My favorite biography of all the Reformers is David Daniell’s biography of William Tyndale. It’s four hundred pages long — sounds big, I know. I just made a case for a little one. This one’s big, and it’s thorough, but it’s absolutely not dull, and not over your head. Tyndale was the English Reformer who put the New Testament into English from the ...
Now, let me end by cheating. I’m going to first go way back before the Reformation, and then second, go two hundred years after to mention two more. Peter Brown’s biography of St. Augustine. Augustine was quoted by the Reformers more than anybody outside the Bible. Brown tells a great story, and I would put his biography right up there with Daniell...
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1 day ago · Martin Luther, German theologian and religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief. Learn about his life, education, writings, excommunication, and legacy.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1483-1546) Who Was Martin Luther? Martin Luther was a German monk who began the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, becoming one of the most influential and controversial figures...
Nov 30, 2021 · Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) was a German priest, monk, and theologian who became the central figure of the religious and cultural movement known as the Protestant Reformation. Even though earlier reformers had expressed Luther's views, his charismatic personality and efficient use of the printing press encouraged widespread acceptance of his ...
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- Martin Luther was a Catholic priest and theologian who started the Protestant Reformation in Germany by questioning Church policies in 1517.
- Luther first objected to the sale of indulgences (writs purchased to lessen one's time in purgatory) but then criticized the teachings of the Churc...
- Luther is said to have begun the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses on the sale of indulgences on the door of the Wittenberg Church on 31 October...
- Martin Luther was married to Katharina von Bora, a former nun.
- Martin Luther died of a stroke at home in 1546.
Apr 14, 2017 · “Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet” is undoubtedly one of the best and most substantial. Deeply researched over a period of more than 10 years, this biography offers a fresh and deeply...
Martin Luther OSA (/ ˈ l uː θ ər /; German: [ˈmaʁtiːn ˈlʊtɐ] ⓘ; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism.
