Life of Luther was originally published in 1850 by American Sunday-School Union (ASSU) which is now know as American Missionary Fellowship. This reproduction of the original book is a hardcover book that looks like an old book. The pages are rugged and look aged. The pictures complete the beauty of the reproduction.
About the Book:
Though a priest and scholar of the Catholic Church, Luther vehemently opposed corruption within the Church and the practice of providing grace from sin through payment to church officials. Defying the Pope and the Church’s authority over Scripture, Luther translated the Bible from Latin to German, the language of the common people. Able to read God’s Word for themselves, the Protestant Reformation movement was born leading to the many denominations and Bible translations we enjoy throughout the world today.
To understand Luther’s principled stand on biblical authority, his life is revealed in this rare presentation of his work as an educator and church leader. From childhood to a religious education, and events leading up to the Reformation, you will discover the views and experiences that led to his excommunication by the Pope in 1520. Personal accounts and correspondence will help you to understand his passionate fight for the accessibility of Scripture for everyone.
My Thoughts:
Life of Luther is a deep look into the life of Martin Luther. As I read the book, I realized how little I knew about this man. The source documents used to put together this in-depth book, which include Luther’s own writings, were carefully chosen in an effort to give a complete, honest look at the man. Because I have not done my own research, I can only assume that this task was accomplished by the writer of Life of Luther. I certainly walked away with a better understanding and more thorough knowledge of Martin Luther thanks to this book.
About the Author:
Born in Massachusetts in 1802, Barnas Sears was a respected theologian and scholar, who served in leadership areas of education and pastoral ministry for more than fifty years. He taught in several universities, and even spent time studying and researching in Europe from 1833 to 1835, including at the University of Halle in Germany. He was honored with a doctorate degree from Harvard in 1841, and one from Yale in 1862. He was a promoter of free schools for the whole people, helping encourage and provide support of public schools through adequate taxation, and served as president of Brown University from 1855 to 1867, as well as editor of the Christian Review from 1838 to 1841. He also was President of the American Baptist Missionary Union from 1874 to 1877. He died in 1880 at the age of 78 in Saratoga, NY.
Book Details:
- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group/Attic Books (October 6, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0890515999
- ISBN-13: 978-0890515990
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
- Retail Price: $17.99
I received a copy of this book from New Leaf Publishing/Master Books to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. No compensation was received, and all opinions are my own.
