Luther and His Times: The Reformation from a New Perspective

Enhanced by illustrations and line drawings, Luther and His Times examines the early years and development of the great reformer of the church. The author examined available primary and secondary source materials in America and Germany to prepare this unique study of Luther.
Sections address The European scene, providing background for Luther and the Reformation Luther's early life and monastic struggles The university environment at Wittenberg Luther's posting of the theses, the early conflicts with Rome, the diet of Worms The growth of the Reformation church and the attempts to unify Christendom The last years of Luther