Martin Luther by Carl E. Koppenhaver
In this biography of Martin Luther, Carl E. Koppenhaver examines the life and legacy of the German reformer. He begins by exploring Luther’s early life and education, including his studies at the University of Erfurt and his eventual ordination as a priest. Koppenhaver then examines Luther’s break with the Catholic Church and his development of the Protestant Reformation. He looks at Luther’s writings, including his famous Ninety-Five Theses, and his translation of the Bible into German. Koppenhaver also examines Luther’s influence on the development of Protestantism and his legacy in the modern world. Finally, he looks at Luther’s personal life, including his marriage to Katharina von Bora and his death in 1546. This book provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Martin Luther.
By Carl E. Koppenhaver · First published 1953 · Genre: Biography, History, Religion · 25 chapters · 10,216 words
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The Turk was slashing his way up the valley of the Danube into the heart of Europe. God sat far off, not as a loving father but as a vengeful law-court judge inflicting all sorts of misery on mankind. In the forest lurked witches and demons seeking to drag the unwary to destruction.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Carl E. Koppenhaver
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Religion, Non-Fiction
- Length: 10,216 words
- Structure: 25 chapters, 138 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Biography — The book is a biography of Martin Luther, written by Carl E. Koppenhaver.
- History — The book covers the life and times of Martin Luther, and thus is a historical account.
- Religion — The book covers the life and works of Martin Luther, a major figure in the Protestant Reformation.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of Martin Luther's life and works.
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1483-1546 · 1546 · Biographies · Luther · Martin · bible · books · christ · christian · church · could · debate
Contents
- Eisleben to Erfurt
- Dr. Luther
- The Question of Indulgences
- Pushed into the Arena
- The Christian Nobility
- The Diet of Worms
- Wartburg to Wittenberg
- The National Conscience
- Into the Cloister
- The Awakening
- The Ninety-five Theses
- The Shadow of Hus
- The Babylonian Captivity
- Answer Without Horns
- From Freedom to License
- The Augsburg Confession
- Monk and Priest
- Rome Moves to Attack
- For Such a Time as This
- Christian Liberty
- Neither Right nor Safe
- Pigtails on the Pillow
- Back to Eisleben
- The Papal Bull
- The Cloister Becomes a Home