Martin Luther's Christmas Book
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Martin Luther's Christmas Book
- Author: Ronald H. Bainton
- Length: 96
- Edition: Paperback
- Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Description of Martin Luther's Christmas Book:
Martin Luther's conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful new gift edition of a classic collection combines all three. In thirty compelling Christmas excerpts from his sermons, Luther vividly portrays the human realism of the Nativity: Mary's distress at giving birth with no midwife or water; Joseph's misgivings; the Wise Men's perplexity; and Herod's cunning. Throughout, Luther suggests the question: If we had lived in Bethlehem when Jesus was born, would we have believed that this newborn baby was God in human form? And he reminds us that keeping Christmas is a year-around mission of caring for those in need. Nine elegant illustrations by Luther's contemporaries—including four by noted engraver Albrecht Durer—capture timeless scenes from the Christmas story. And two of Luther's beautiful Christmas carols are included on the final pages of the book.
Information on Martin Luther's Christmas Book from the publisher:
This collection contains thirty excerpts from Martin Luther's Christmas sermons. In his unique and powerful voice, Luther portrays the human reality of God's birth on earth - Mary's distress at giving birth with no midwife or water, Joseph's misgivings, the Wise Men's perplexity, Herod's cunning. And throughout these sermon-meditations, Martin Luther reminds us that keeping Christmas is a year-round mission of caring for those in need. Nine illustrations by Luther's contemporaries - including four by noted engraver Albrecht Durer - capture timeless scenes from the Christmas story. And two of Luther's beautiful Christmas carols are included on the final pages of the book.
About Ronald H. Bainton:
Renowned Reformation scholar Roland H. Bainton wrote the introduction, as well as translating and arranging this collection of Luther's sermons. Bainton was a professor of church history at Yale Divinity School for forty-two years and the author of numerous books about church history, including Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther.
Description of Ronald H. Bainton, author of Martin Luther's Christmas Book:
The pain of childbirth, a defenseless babe lying in a cold manger, the violent slaughter of innocent children---Luther vividly portrayed the human reality surrounding God's birth on Earth. Featuring 30 excerpts from Luther's Christmas sermons, along with elegant engravings by Durer, Schongauer, and Altdorfer, this gift edition captures the timeless truths of the Christmas story. 72 pages, softcover from Fortress.