Luther, vol. 5 of 6

"Luther, vol. 5 of 6" by Hartmann Grisar is a detailed analysis of Martin Luther's life, beliefs, and how they shaped his world. This book, the fifth in a series of six, explores the morals that came from Luther's religious ideas and considers how those morals played out in real life, often with conflicting results. Grisar looks at how Luther discussed and debated with other important people and groups, showing just how much his ideas changed Christianity. The book begins by laying out Luther's ethical system, which was heavily influenced by his idea that people are made right with God through faith. Grisar shows the complicated nature of Luther’s teachings, explaining that while he thought doing good was important, he also believed real morality came from knowing you were saved. Even though Luther struggled with sin and the idea of evil, he encouraged people to fight against their own bad tendencies and temptations, setting the stage for how Luther faced tough religious questions and defended his beliefs.