Luther and his World: An introduction

by Graham Tomlin

Overview

"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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745957074
Publisher:	Lion Books
Publication date:	10/10/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	385 KB

About the Author

Graham Tomlin is Director of St Paul's Theological Centre at Holy Trinity Brompton, London. He was formerly vice principal of Wycliffe Hall theological college in Oxford and tutor in historical theology and evangelism.
Graham Tomlin is Dean of St Mellitus College, London. He is author of Luther and His World, The Provocative Church and Looking Through the Cross: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2014.

Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction 4
1: The Friar 7
2: The Theologian 23
3: The Discovery 39
4: The Fight 55
5: The Climax 73
6: The Leader 90
7: The Breach 108
8: The Patriarch 124
9: The Legacy 140
Chronology 150
Suggestions for Further Reading 152
Index 154

Editorial Reviews

"An accessible account of Luther, his life, thoughts, writings and all that surrounded him. Tomlin’s writing is readable and informative."

Church of England newspaper

"Tomlin's writing is readable and informative . . . . For most people, this packed-full, not so little, little book will be just enough for them to feel that they now 'get' Martin Luther."  —Church of England Newspaper


"Those seeking a brief introduction to Luther’s life, the political times in which he lived, or the theological and philosophical milieu in which his own thought developed will be well served by Tomlin’s accessible and sympathetic presentation, one in which the human side of Luther is never lost." — Booklist Online

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