Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history

"Life of Luther" by Gustav A. Just is a narration that recounts the life of Martin Luther, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, and also gives historical context with some general church history. The book explores Luther's early life and schooling, his important ideas about religion, and how these things fit into the bigger picture of what was happening in the church at the time. In addition to talking about Luther's personal experiences, it covers the big changes in Christianity that happened because of what he did, especially looking at ideas like faith, power, and making things better. It also describes the early Christians and introduces the reader to the environment before the Reformation, including the troubles the apostles faced and how Christianity spread after Jesus went to heaven and the devotion of early believers while being in dangers. This information helps show why Martin Luther did what he did later on, as he stepped up to challenge the Roman Catholic Church's practices, mostly about indulgences and the nature of salvation.