Luther and the Hungry Poor: Gathered Fragments

By Samuel Torvend

Book Overview

This reconstruction of Luther's and the early Reformation church's response to the poor gathers fragments from across Luther's early writings. The book uncovers a striking counter-image to the usual portrait of a quietist orientation, finding that Luther had a deep concern for the hungry poor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800662385
• ISBN13: 9780800662387
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.3"