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The Life Of Luther: With Special Reference To Its Earlier Periods And The Opening Scenes Of The Reformation

The Life Of Luther: With Special Reference To Its Earlier Periods And The Opening Scenes Of The Reformation

Sears, Barnas

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Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresReligious Biographies

ISBN10: 142549482X
ISBN13: 9781425494827
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Luther is a biography of Martin Luther, the German theologian and religious reformer who played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. Written by Barnas Sears, an American educator and theologian, the book provides a detailed account of Luther's life, with a particular focus on his early years and the early stages of the Reformation.The book begins by exploring Luther's childhood and education, tracing his journey from a young boy in Mansfeld to a student at the University of Erfurt. From there, the narrative moves on to Luther's early years as a monk, his struggles with doubt and despair, and his eventual breakthrough in understanding the concept of justification by faith alone.The book then delves into the events that led up to the Reformation, including Luther's public denunciation of the sale of indulgences and his famous 95 Theses. It also covers Luther's conflicts with the Catholic Church and his eventual excommunication, as well as his efforts to establish a new church based on his teachings.Throughout the book, Sears provides a rich and detailed portrait of Luther, drawing on primary sources and historical records to paint a vivid picture of the man and his times. He also offers insights into the theological and political debates of the era, and the impact that Luther's ideas had on the broader world of Christianity.Overall, The Life of Luther is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Reformation and its legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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