Life of Luther

By Julius Köstlin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the transformation of a miner's son into a religious leader as he grapples with poverty, education, and a profound spiritual crisis that ignites a reformation.

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History - Religious Philosophy & Ethics Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal

Released

2005-04-01

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Summary

"Life of Luther" by Julius Köstlin is a historical narrative that explores the remarkable journey of Martin Luther, a central figure in the Protestant Reformation; it chronicles his life from his humble beginnings as the son of a miner in Eisleben, Saxony, through his education and entry into monastic life, revealing the societal and personal influences that molded his revolutionary theological views, while also underlining the formative impact of a rigorous upbringing, academic challenges at Erfurt University, and the intense spiritual conflicts that ultimately led him to take his monastic vows.