Luther's Correspondence and Other Contemporary Letters: 2

Delve into the heart of the Reformation with "Luther's Correspondence and Other Contemporary Letters, Volume 2." This carefully curated collection offers a unique window into the life and thought of Martin Luther, one of history's most influential figures. Through his personal letters and those of his contemporaries, readers gain invaluable insights into the theological debates, political maneuverings, and social upheavals that defined the era.

Edited and translated by Charles Michael Jacobs and Preserved Smith, this volume illuminates Luther's relationships with key reformers, rulers, and everyday individuals, providing a nuanced understanding of his impact on Christianity and Western civilization. "Luther's Correspondence" is essential reading for students of history, theology, and anyone interested in the dramatic story of the Reformation.

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Martin Luther (1483, 1546) was a German monk, a theologian and church reformer, he is considered to be the founder of Protestantism. Luther was a professor of Bible at the University of Wittenberg when he posted his famous 95 Theses (1517). In addition to writing many books, Luther translated the Bible into German. Luther believed that salvation was only by faith in Jesus, unmediated by the church. He challenged papal authority by emphasing the Bible as the only source of religious authority and believed the church to be a priesthood of all believers.These ideas helped to inspire the Protestant Reformation and changed the course of Western civilization. He married Katharina von Bora thus initiating the practice of clerical marriage within Protestantism.- Publisher.