Showing results for "Martin Luther" in All Categories

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “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...

Martin Luther entered a monastery as a youth and as a man shattered the structure of the medieval church, speaking out against the corrupt religious practices of the time. His demand that the authority for doctrine and practice be scriptures, rather than popes or councils, echoed around the world and ignited the great Reformation. Accused of heresy and threatened with excommunication and death, Luther maintained his bold stand and refused to recant. In his crusade to eliminate religious abuses, he did more than any other man to establish the Protestant faith.

Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, this astounding autobiography brings to life a remarkable man changed the world —and still inspires the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Martin Luther King: the child and student who rebelled against segregation. The dedicated minister who...

Martin Luther was a German priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.

For over 500 years, Martin Luther’s defiant challenge to the Catholic Church has shaped Christianity, theology, and Western society. This book offers a deep and nuanced exploration of his legacy, examining both his triumphs and controversies. From his theological battles and harsh opposition to dissenters to the lasting divisions within Protestantism, we analyze how Luther’s ideas continue to influence modern faith, politics, and education.

In the midst of the Reformation in 1520, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of essential writings aimed at the German Nobility, the Church, and the Christian faithful. The second of these works, On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, sees Luther meticulously separate the essential truths from the misunderstandings surrounding the seven sacraments of the Roman Church. Join us as we explore this pivotal text that challenges the foundations of religious authority. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)

Delve into The History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century by Jean-Henri Merle d’Aubigné, a seminal exploration of how the Reformation ignited a renewed passion for the Christian gospel. This engaging narrative recounts the pivotal moment when a young Martin Luther, while perusing the library at the University of Erfurt, discovers a Bible that reveals the fullness of God’s word—transforming his understanding and the course of history. D’Aubigné illuminates the lives of remarkable individuals whose devotion to God and boldness in sharing biblical truths broke through centuries...

Jeremy McCandless is on a mission to help people make the study of the Bible part of the rhythm of their daily lives. He does this by helping people to study God's Word by communicating it in a way that helps people connect with it in a relevant and meaningful way. One way he does this is by adapting some of the most famous classic Christian books for the modern listener. The goal is to enable a new generation to learn from the wisest and greatest Christian thinkers who have gone before us.

Martin Luther wrote his catechisms to provide religious instruction for children, as well new converts or others lacking a deep knowledge of the scripture. In the catechism, Luther tried to teach the basic doctrines that every Christian should know. Luther taught that it was the duty of every father to teach these basic doctrines to not only his children, but his servants on a weekly basis. Furthermore, fathers were admonished to question the children and hired help on these basic tenets of faith each week, to ensure that they knew them fully.

Dive into the profound teachings of Martin Luther with this curated collection, translated by Henry Cole. This first volume of a four-part series features what Cole deems the most impactful of Luthers writings, including nine inspiring sermons. Central to Luthers message is the powerful truth that salvation comes through faith alone, not through our own efforts. He passionately reiterates this theme, encouraging us to relinquish our striving and instead offer our works as acts of love and service, fully embracing Gods grace. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

Recognizing Paul’s words to the Galatians as crucial to understanding the truth of God’s saving grace, Martin Luther set out to examine this great work verse by verse, especially for those led astray by the teachings of false gospels. All of Luther’s writings, including this commentary, directly combat the direction of the Catholic church at the time that strove to portray salvation as a thing to be earned and then mediated through religious leaders.

William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy.

Listen "live" to one of the most iconic orators of all times in this packed-full collection of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. King's rich and passionate style of delivery will transport you back to the era of the civil-rights movement, when King advocated non-violent resistance in the pursuit of equality and dignity not only for blacks but for all mankind. Seldom has any leader since inspired and captivated an audience worldwide and motivated a nation to action.

In the wake of the disheartening condition of Saxonys parishes in 1528, Martin Luther crafted the Large Catechism as a vital resource for clergy to effectively teach Christian doctrine. This insightful work encompasses sermons on the Ten Commandments, the articles of the Apostles Creed, and the petitions of the Lords Prayer, along with a thorough discussion on Baptism and the Sacrament of the Altar. Additionally, this recording features the Brief Exhortation to Confession, translated by Ambrose and Socrates Henkel in 1851. The remainder of the content adheres to the translation by F. Bente and...

What made an ordinary monk become a catalyst for the Reformation in Europe in the 1500s? What were the reasons lying behind his nailing of 95 theses against the practice of indulgences to the door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg in 1517? Why was Martin Luther's life in danger? How did his apparent kidnapping result in the first ever New Testament translated into the German language? Discover how a fresh understanding of the Scriptures not only transformed his own life but had a huge impact upon Europe.

Famous for setting in motion the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther is often lifted high as a hero or condemned as a rebel. But underneath it all, he was a man of flesh and blood, with a deep longing to live for God. This biography by respected Reformation scholar Herman Selderhuis captures Luther in his original context and follows him on his spiritual journey, from childhood through the Reformation to his influential later years.

"Wenn ich Matthäus lese, kommt ein unbestechlicher Jesus nach vorne, der nicht mit sich verhandeln lässt der in der Tradition des Moses steht und nicht nur süß und barmherzig ist. Er fordert." Jürgen Fliege. Matthäus ist Jude und sieht das Jüdische in Jesus. Er will belegen, dass Jesus der Messias ist, auf den das Volk seit 3 Jahrtausenden wartet. Matthäus ist ein harter Evangelist. Bei ihm muss alles stimmen, er begründet seinen Jesus aus dem alten Testament heraus. Bei Matthäus ist Jesus für das Volk Israels da und nicht für alle Welt.

In a rousing speech on race, poverty, and economic justice - given less than a year before his assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. drives home the mission behind his Poor People's Campaign. It is a clear-eyed look at the disparity of wealth in America, what it means for people of all colors - and a message of inspiration dedicated to the power of the people.

Seit über 500 Jahren prägt Martin Luthers trotzige Herausforderung an die katholische Kirche das Christentum, die Theologie und die westliche Gesellschaft. Dieses Buch bietet eine tiefgründige und nuancierte Erforschung seines Vermächtnisses und untersucht sowohl seine Triumphe als auch seine Kontroversen. Von seinen theologischen Kämpfen und seiner harschen Opposition gegen Andersdenkende bis hin zu den anhaltenden Spaltungen innerhalb des Protestantismus analysieren wir, wie Luthers Ideen weiterhin den modernen Glauben, die Politik und die Bildung beeinflussen.

He nailed a piece of paper to a door and split the Christian world in half. Martin Luther wasn’t trying to become a legend. He was trying to survive damnation, out-argue indulgence sellers, and maybe, just maybe, figure out how to get into Heaven. But what began as one monk’s spiritual meltdown became the spark that torched a millennium of Catholic power. MARTIN LUTHER: The Monk Who Broke the Church tells the full, unfiltered story of the man who stood up to popes, flipped the Bible into German, married a runaway nun, and set Europe on fire.