Martin Luther

Martin Luther
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Martin Luther: Faith in Christ and the Gospel : Selected Spiritual Writings

Description of Martin Luther:

Martin Luther is one of Church history's most prolific and controversial figures. In this carefully selected new anthology, Eric Gritsch strives to supply hands-on knowledge of this man who would change history. He emphasizes Lu, ther's work as theologian exegete and pastor. This book serves as an excellent introduction to Martin Luther's ecumenical spirituality. Selected writings are prefaced by an ample introduction by Gritsch giving a biographical sketch of Luther and highlighting his hopes and goals for the Church. It also speaks to the difficulties that arose between Luther and the Catholic Church of his time leading to the schism.

Information on Martin Luther from the publisher:

Martin Luther is one of Church history's most prolific and controversial figures. In this carefully selected new anthology, Eric Gritsch strives to supply hands-on knowledge of this man who would change history. He emphasizes Luther's work as theologian, exegete, and pastor. This book serves as an excellent introduction to Martin Luther's ecumenical spirituality. Selected writings are prefaced by an ample introduction by Gritsch, giving a biographical sketch of Luther and highlighting his hopes and goals for the Church. It also speaks to the difficulties that arose between Luther and the Catholic Church of his time, leading to the schism.

Description of Eric W. Gritsch, author of Martin Luther:

Martin Luther is an excellent introduction for those seeking basic information on Luther and the Protestant Reformation for the first time, as well as a ready handbook for those who wish to move beyond secondary sources to read several of Luther's most significant works in his own words.