Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther

Description

This biography by Roland Bainton gives an easy-to read account of the life and times of Martin Luther. As you learn about Luther’s youth in a monastery, his demand that doctrine come from Scripture and not popes, the way he shattered the structure of the medieval church, his excommunication, and the founding of his church, you will also learn about the state of the Church at the time and read interesting details about how Luther’s views, specifically the Ninety-five Theses, affected churches, people, and society both then and now. More than one hundred small black and white illustrations are incorporated into the book, including sketches, comics, woodcuts, and engravings, all from Luther’s time. Quotes from Luther and very thorough research make this a comprehensive, fact-filled biography. A timeline of Luther’s life, along with a detailed index, is included in the book. 336 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel