Lutheran History

Most all Christians know the name Martin Luther. Less familiar, however, are his words. This compilation of many of Luther's most important writings serves as an excellent introduction to those new to Luther. It also provides a fresh medium for people familiar with his writing. Included in this volume is: The Small Catechism, 95 Theses, On Faith and Coming to Christ, On Confession and the Lord's Supper, Of the Office of Preaching, Excerpt from Luther's Tower Experience, and The Last Written Words of Luther.

In Rome, on February 24, 1530, Pope Clement VII placed the ancient crown of the Holy Roman Empire on the head of the 29-year-old Charles V of Habsburg. Born in Flanders, he became Duke of Burgundy and Lord of the Netherlands at the age of six, King of Castile and Aragon at 15, Archduke of Austria at 17, and, finally, King of the Romans three months after that. The last title belonged to the ruler of Germany before he was solemnly crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.

The development of Martin Luther’s thought was both a symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the modern world. Luther’s vigorous, colorful language still retains the excitement it had for thousands of his contemporaries. In this volume, Dr. Dillenberger has made a representative selection from Luther’s extensive writings, and has also provided the listener with a lucid introduction to his thought.

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On October 31, 1517, an unknown monk nailed a theological pamphlet to a church door in a small university town and set in motion a process that helped usher in the modern world. Within a few years, Luther's ideas had spread like wildfire. His attempts to reform Christianity by returning it to its biblical roots split the Western Church, divided Europe, and polarized people's beliefs.

Faith should be more than rituals and routines. It should move you, challenge you, and shape the way you live. That’s exactly what Pietism set out to do. Born in the quiet corners of 17th-century Europe, this movement turned stagnant religion into a dynamic force—one that put passion back into worship, purpose into belief, and power into the hands of everyday believers. Its impact still ripples through churches, communities, and hearts today. This isn’t just history—it’s the story of a movement that made faith personal. Pietists believed that Christianity wasn’t just about ...

What does it look like when a community keeps showing up, year after year, through change, conflict, joy, grief, and renewal? Forty Years of Ordinary Miracles tells the true story of Lutheran Church of the Servant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, tracing the congregation’s life from its earliest gatherings in 1984 to the present day. Built from historical research, congregational records, and lived memory, this anniversary history reads like a warm, honest memoir of faith in a specific place, shaped by friendship, service, and the steady practice of coming back together. All proceeds from this ...

Hidden Heroes of the Evangelical Free Church of Norway Reimagined The Restored Story of the Norwegian Lutheran Free Church's Beginnings What happens when ordinary people choose conviction over comfort? In 1877, forty-three Norwegian men gathered in Kristiania to make a decision that would reshape Scandinavian Christianity forever. But their story began decades earlier—in farm kitchens where mothers taught their sons to pray, in classrooms where teachers transformed education through faith, and in ships' cabins where sea captains spread revival literature along Norway's coast. Hidden ...

Take a journey inside the private world of Luther Vandross, one of the world greatest R&B vocalists of all time and a notoriously secretive star, and listen to this audiobook as it chronicles his journey from the projects of New York City's Lower East Side to the top of the charts.

Martin Luther and the Birth of Protestant Thought: A Complete Guide to His Ideas, Influence, and Lasting Legacy is a clear, accessible, and well structured introduction to one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. This book offers readers a guided journey through Luther’s most important ideas, the world that shaped him, and the movement that emerged from his bold challenges to tradition. Written for learners, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Protestant theology, it explains the core concepts that defined Luther’s work and why they ...

You need FUN FACTS ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER FOR CHRISTIAN YOUTH! Spark Joyful Faith and Lasting Confidence in God's Grace! Ever wonder how a scary lightning storm led one man to change the world forever? Or how hiding in a castle as a fake knight helped bring the Bible to everyday kids like you? In Fun Facts About Martin Luther For Christian Youth, Pastor Chuck Huckaby shares 125 exciting, bite-sized stories about Martin Luther—the miner’s son who became a bold Bible teacher, hymn writer, family man, and Reformation hero. Written especially for 8-12 year-old confirmands (and perfect for ...

Luther’s 95 Theses, written in Latin, were famously posted by Martin Luther on the door of the Castle Church, Wittenberg, on October 31, 1517, an event that came to be considered as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. The Theses focus on three main issues: selling forgiveness through indulgences, the pope’s claimed power of forgiveness, and the damage indulgences caused to sinners. The first thesis states, "When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, "Repent," he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance."

La biografia dedicata all'uomo che più di ogni altro negli Stati Uniti ha contribuito a difendere e sostenere i diritti umani nei confronti delle minoranze emarginate e discriminate: Martin Luther King. Riconosciuto in maniera unanime come eroe instancabile della resistenza non violenta, difensore tenace della libertà e dell'uguaglianza, avversario risoluto del pregiudizio razziale, Martin Luther King si è sempre esposto in prima linea predicando l'amore e la pace, sognando un mondo migliore.

Famous for setting in motion the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther is often lifted high as a hero or condemned as a rebel. But underneath it all, he was a man of flesh and blood, with a deep longing to live for God. This biography by respected Reformation scholar Herman Selderhuis captures Luther in his original context and follows him on his spiritual journey, from childhood through the Reformation to his influential later years.

Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg and launched the Protestant Reformation. At least, that's what the legend says. In A World Ablaze, Craig Harline introduces us to the flesh-and-blood Martin Luther. Harline tells the riveting story of the first crucial years of the accidental crusade. Luther was a sometimes-cranky friar and professor who worried endlessly about the fate of his eternal soul. He sought answers in the Bible and the Church fathers, and what he found distressed him even more - the way many in the Church had come to understand salvation was profoundly wrong, thought Luther....

Today, Martin Luther is known as the man who stood against popes and emperors in defense of the gospel. What drove this lone German monk to defy the Roman Catholic Church? It wasn’t arrogance or ignorance. Luther knew what it meant to live in the darkness of unresolved guilt. Once he discovered that his acceptance before God is a gift received by faith alone in the merits of Christ alone, Luther was set free, and he would not rest until the light of this truth went out to the world.

Known as the father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther has had an enormous impact on Western Christianity and culture. In Luther on the Christian Life, historian Carl Trueman introduces listeners to the lively Reformer, taking them on a tour of his historical context, theological system, and approach to the Christian life. Whether exploring Luther’s theology of protest, ever-present sense of humor, or misunderstood view of sanctification, this book will help modern listeners go deeper in their spiritual walk by learning from one of the great teachers of the faith.

Don’t miss this prequel to the hit crime series and Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun starring Idris Elba—written by the Edgar Award–winning creator and sole writer of the show! A “gripping, taut” (Guillermo del Toro) thriller featuring homicide detective John Luther, “who is...

Have you ever wondered what Martin Luther’s 95 Theses actually said? If so, you’re not alone. Finally, there’s an accessible guide to Luther’s most revolutionary words. Martin Luther changed the course of church history. His 95 Theses are considered a groundbreaking document that sparked the Reformation and altered countless lives. But most people today have never read them and don’t understand them. In Martin Luther’s 95 Theses: Celebrating the Protestant Reformation in the 21st Century, Peter DeHaan takes Luther’s contentions and turns them into understandable, bite-sized ...

Marshall Frady, the reporter who became the unofficial chronicler of the civil rights movement, here re-creates the life and turbulent times of its inspirational leader. Deftly interweaving the story of King’s quest with a history of the African American struggle for equality, Frady offers...