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    Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World

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    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
     
    On All Hallow's Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther's now famous Ninety-five Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther's monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateOct 3, 2017
    ISBN9780525497530
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    • 4/5
      Excellent read. Informative and enlightening.
    • 3/5
      Martin Luther's life is controversial any way you cut it. Fundamentalists (with whom Metaxas is sympathetic) like to claim Luther as one of their own because of his insistence on Scriptural primacy. (They like to call it Scriptural authority, but such concepts were not present within Luther's writings.)

      Liberals like to claim him because he broke free from institutional chains to usher in the freedom which founded to modern world. Unfortunately, liberals have to grapple with the later Luther who was a grouchy anti-Semite. (His earlier writings actually leaned pro-Jew.)

      Twentieth-century Nazis claimed Luther because of this anti-Semitism. Hitler used Luther in the name of a German nationalism to communicate lies of Aryan supremacy.

      In truth, Luther is none of these. Martin Luther is a late-medieval monk who rebelled against Roman authority. This book tells his story well. His rebellion led to the founding of Western freedom. As Metaxas chronicles, his 95 Theses directly brought about the modern world. Where other Christian reformers - such as John Huss - failed, Luther succeeded, due in no small part to the technological advancement of Gutenberg's printing press. Protestantism's success laid a foundation for the American Revolution, which laid a foundation for the spread of democracy around the world. All from nailing a document to a wall for scholarly debate.

      Unfortunately, Luther's (and Protestantism's) legacy is still mixed. The church universal is split to pieces because of Luther's inability to agree with other Reformers' views on the Lord's Supper at Augsburg. Luther believed that Christ was present bodily in the communion elements while others viewed it as a spiritual or even allegorical presence. No united front against the Roman church came about in Luther's life, and such continues to this day.

      Luther is one of those towering people in history that everyone should know a little something about. This book, though thick, can enlighten readers about this controversial yet impactful humble monk.
    • 5/5
      Yet another biography on Martin Luther, and yet it may be some time before their output reaches that of the written works of Luther. Okay, perhaps that is taking it too far, but it is without doubt that they will never get close to the influence that Martin Luther had on Germany, on Europe, on the Church, and on world history. This book by Eric Mataxas makes that clear. Whilst not exactly a hagiography of Luther, there is no doubt that the author is a fan of Luther, and agrees with his theology (along with many people throughout the ages). However, he does not remain uncritical. The writing style is interesting, using some modern references e.g. to Twitter to relate to what was happening 500 years ago. And it's almost as if Luther's tendency to being direct, blunt, even rude, allowed Metaxas to write in a somewhat -although far less free- style. A bit over the top at times, getting a bit close to being a cheer-squad than an objective biographer- but that's okay because it works.A couple of topics that I am not really informed on enough to comment on with authority.- A couple of times Metaxas refers to Table Talk books. I understand that these are collections of notes from his students as they sat around the dinner table chatting, or perhaps just listening to Luther. Luther, I understand, was very hospitable even to the annoyance or inconvenience to his family. This matter is not covered at all in this book.- Metaxas does express dismay and a complete lack of comprehension as to why Luther for a short period in latter years is extremely critical of the Jews. He points out that this is out of character with early writings, and to a lesser extent those in his last years of life. Metaxas does not try to explain it away, or apologise for it, not provide any insight offered by others. I have heard/read two things: (i) That is critique is of the Jewish faith not of the 'race'. (ii) That his words were driven by his concern that the Jews were standing in the way of the return of Christ; that he was impatient that they were not turning to Christ as some interpretation of Scripture make out should occur first.Whatever the explanation, it's sad that what he wrote was used by the Nazis, in part, to justify their actions.In summary, a wonderful and enjoyable book to read.
    • 5/5
      While I wish there was more written about Martin Luther the musician and composer (it's why I picked up the book in the first place) this is a powerful read. Metaxas is quite the wordsmith. Look forward to reading more from him.
    • 4/5
      Wow, this is an extremely in depth account of the life of Martin Luther. It is filled with details that bring life to this man and his story.
    • 5/5
      A review cannot express an adequate appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into the production of this book. It is more than a biography, more than a history of the Reformation and more than a critique of Lutheranism or the Papacy. Metaxas has presented a highly readable glimpse into Martin Luther’s life to reveal his personality, his habits, his foibles and his strong faith. He leaves almost nothing for granted and, other than an obvious shared value system, takes no dogmatic stance regarding Luther’s theology. It is told with wry humor but leaves the reader with a realization that world history was changed because of actions taken and leadership shown, both directly and indirectly, by Luther’s example. Several historical trends were converging when Luther was reaching the pinnacle of his intellectual and theological life. The moral decay of the Papacy, accentuated by its corrupt selling of indulgences, was becoming more publicly acknowledged. There was a rising tide of nationalism throughout the fragile “Holy Roman Empire” especially in Germanic areas. The invention of the printing press led to the blossoming of that industry with a hunger for more and more material to print and sell. With the strength of his personality, his intellectual prowess and ability to communicate his ideas to the common people, Martin Luther acted as a catalyst to bring those trends together. The reformation of the church might have saved Christianity and the idea of church and state separation changed the political landscape of Europe. The author claims no academically attained theological knowledge yet is able to make theological sense out of arcane and, sometimes, convoluted reasoning by both Luther and his adversaries. Reading the tone of some passages, suggests that Metaxas is not in total agreement with either Luther’s position or his manner of pugilistic presentation. Thankfully, he does not expand on those areas and over-inflate dogma. Without nuance, he expresses displeasure and bewilderment with Luther’s late in life, anti-Semitic writings. One mark of good writing is the ability of the author to provoke the reader to delve deeper by following leads. In telling Luther’s story, the seeds forming the bases of other denominational positions are sown. A further exploration of such issues as faith versus works and free will versus predestination beg to be pursued. The book is a keeper. The best I have read in many years.