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Martin Luther's Early Years: Did You Know?
Little-known or remarkable facts about Martin Luther's Early Years
Dr. Herbert K. Jacobsen is pastor of Northwest Covenant Church in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. He serves as adjunct professor of theology at North Park College in Chicago, Illinois, and was formerly professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois.
From the Editor: Dwarfed By a Giant
KEVIN A. MILLER
The Accidental Revolutionary
In his quest for spiritual peace, Luther had no idea he'd leave his world in turmoil.
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
The Parents Luther Feared Disgracing
Were they caring and firm—or so harsh they drove him to rebel against every authority in his life?
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
What Was Luther's World Like?
The boy grew up in exciting, harsh, and violent times.
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
The Breakthrough
When, where, and how did Luther make his astounding discovery of justification by faith?
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
Dr. Luther's Theology
A young professor's startling insights into the graciousness of God.
Dr. Timothy George is the founding dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. A member of Christian History's editorial advisory board, he is the author of Theology of the Reformers (Broadman, 1988).]
Protestants' Most-Famous Document
What did Luther actually say in the 95 Theses?
THE EDITORS
The Decisive Documents of 1520
After Luther published these three works, there was no turning back.
Colorful Sayings of Colorful Luther
A sample of the reformer's wit and wisdom.
COMPILED BY MARY ANN JEFFREYS
Martin Luther's Early Years: Christian History Timeline
Ken Schurb is assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Preaching From the Print Shop
If Luther hadn't used the new printing technology, would there have been a Reformation?
Perry Brown is editorial director for the American Tract society in Garland, Texas.
Profit-Hungry Printers
Luther suffered from them, too.
Perry Brown is editorial director for the American Tract society in Garland, Texas.
The Bible Translation That Rocked the World
Luther's Bible introduced mass media, unified a nation, and set the standard for future translations.
Henry Zecher is a personnel specialist at the U. S. Department of Health & Human Resources. Formerly, he wrote for the Delaware State News
Martin Luther's Early Years: A Gallery of Friends and Enemies
Luther made plenty of both
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Political Luther
The reformer revolutionized more than people's views on the church.
Dr. Lewis W. Spitz is William R. Kenan University Professor of History at Stanford University. He is author of numerous books, including The Protestant Reformation, 1517–1559 (Harper & Row, 1985).
Luther's Political Nemesis
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Luther's Political Allies
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fool in Rome
As a young monk, Luther longed to see Rome. But his 1510 trip to the Holy City filled him with pain and doubt.
Dr. Heiko A. Oberman is a professor of medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation history at the University of Arizona. He is author of Luther: Man between God and the Devil (Yale, 1989), from which this article is adapted by permission.
Legends About Luther
Which are true? Which are not?
Dr. Scott A. Hendrix, a family therapist, was formerly professor of Reformation history at Philadelphia Lutheran seminary. He is author of Luther and the Papacy: Stages in a Reformation Conflict (Fortress, 1981).
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