Martin Luther - by Larry D Mansch & Curtis H Peters (Paperback)

About the Book

Combining biographical narrative and analytical essays, this book provides a new, comprehensive view of Martin Luther's life and times, along with a new examination of the radical theology that sparked the Reformation and changed the Christian world forever. Drawing on sources new and old, the authors retell the fascinating, turbulent story of the Great Reformer from a historical point of view. Luther's revolutionary thoughts on scripture and salvation are explored from a theological perspective, offering a fresh appraisal of the doctrine that irrevocably divided the Roman Catholic Church.

Book Synopsis

Combining biographical narrative and analytical essays, this book provides a new, comprehensive view of Martin Luther's life and times, along with a new examination of the radical theology that sparked the Reformation and changed the Christian world forever.

Drawing on sources new and old, the authors chronicle the fascinating, turbulent life of the Great Reformer from a historical point of view. Luther's revolutionary thoughts on scripture and salvation are explored from a theological perspective, offering a fresh appraisal of the doctrine that irrevocably divided the Roman Catholic Church.

Review Quotes

"chronicles the life of Martin Luther in a new way"-ProtoView; "Mansch and Peters have made a laudable contribution to the observance of this year's 500th anniversary of the Reformation. They deserve our thanks."-Lutheran Quarterly.

About the Author

Attorney and history teacher Larry D. Mansch is the legal director for the Montana Innocence Project and has written four previous books. He lives in Missoula, Montana. Curtis H. Peters is a professor emeritus of philosophy and a semi-retired Lutheran pastor. He lives in New Albany, Indiana.