The Life Of Luther

By Julius Köstlin, Julius K�stlin, Julius Koestlin

Book Overview

The Life of Luther is a comprehensive biography of the German theologian and religious reformer Martin Luther, written by Julius Koestlin. The book covers Luther's life from his birth in 1483 to his death in 1546, exploring his childhood, education, religious conversion, and his role in the Protestant Reformation. Koestlin delves into Luther's theological beliefs and his controversial writings, such as the Ninety-Five Theses, which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and sparked a revolution in religious thought. The book also covers Luther's personal life, including his marriage to Katharina von Bora and his relationship with his supporters and opponents. The Life of Luther is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in European history, and provides valuable insights into the religious and political upheaval of the sixteenth century.Luther had now become possessed with a burning desire to refute, by means of the truth he had newly learned, the teaching and system of that School-theology on which he himself had wasted so much time and labour, and by which he saw that same truth darkened and obstructed. He first attacked Aristotle, the heathen philosopher from whom this theology, he said, received its empty and perverted formalism, whose system of physics was worthless, and who, especially in his conception of moral life and moral good, was blind, since he knew nothing of the essence and ground of true righteousness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162671076
• ISBN13: 9781162671079
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"