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Martin Luther

The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World

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Martin Luther

By: Eric Metaxas
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“Metaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story. . . . full, instructive, and pacey.” —The Washington Post

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther’s now famous Ninety-five Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther’s monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life. 16th Century Christianity Modern Middle Ages
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Beautiful book, well researched and presented in a balanced manner. I had always wanted to read a biography of Martin Luther. I am glad I stumbled across this one.

Wonderful read.

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An incredibly captivating account of Luthers life and theology. Metaxas’ humour, passion, and wit makes this a fascinating journey

Captivating

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I had heard that Mataxas' treatment of Luther wasnt that accurate, but I thought I would see for myself and would say after reading quite a few scholar level books on the Reformation, it is bang on on the mainstream Luther and ideas.. He does use lots of superfluous words, but it does also make it more fun to read and bring some more humour into it.

Well crafted and told. Quite Wordy, yet accurate.

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Eric Metaxas manages to bring what could have been a very dry biography to life. He has humorously and candidly given a much written about figure depth and shown the humanity and the love he had for his family and the missteps he made due to his human failings.

A truly talented biographer

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. So very well researched and entertaining to boot. Tempted to start all over again.

Brilliant!

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