Table Talk

by Martin Luther

Overview

This religious classic brings to life one of the most famous leaders of the Protestant Reformation in simple conversations that reveal his personality and wisdom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780882708188
Publisher:	Bridge-Logos Foundation
Publication date:	08/01/2004
Series:	Pure Gold Classics Series
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	530
Sales rank:	512,801
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was one of Western history's most significant figures. After his studies at the University of Erfurt, this son of a copper miner became an Augustinian friar and was ordained in 1507. He taught at the University of Wittenberg, where he was made a doctor of Theology. In 1510, Luther visited Rome and was appalled by the corruption he found there. He became increasingly angry about the clergy selling "indulgences"--the sale of promised remission from the punishment for sins. In 1517, Luther published his "95 Theses," attacking papal abuses and the sale of indulgences. His work propounded two central beliefs: that the Bible is the central religious authority and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by their deeds. Thanks to the recent invention of the printing press, "95 Theses" and his subsequent writings spread throughout Europe and became the spark of the Protestant Reformation. Although these ideas had been advanced before, Martin Luther codified them at a moment in history ripe for religious reformation. In 1521, Luther was excommunicated from the church and went into hiding at Wartburg Castle. In 1525, he married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, with whom he had six children. In 1534, Luther published a complete translation of the Bible into German, underlining his believe that people should be able to read it in their own language. 

Editorial Reviews

"A fascinating read, important matter, attractively produced and good value for money from Christian Focus, who are rapidly bidding to become one of our leading evangelical publishers." ~ British Church Newspaper

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