Martin Luther

Martin Luther
RELATED TOPICS	Text - 95 Thesess Hymns - A mighty stronghold is our God Reformation, Lutheranism Literature and films about Luther - Luther (film)
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS	* A look at justification by faith and good works in Luther's theology (J.S) Luther's view on the canon of scripture (J.S.)
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Martin Luther was a German theologian in the sixteenth century whose teaching against purgatory and indulgences inspired the Reformation leading to the Protestant split from the Roman Catholic Church. Luther translated the Bible into his native German language and the hymns he wrote sparked anew the development of congregational singing in Christianity. He has been one of the most influential people since the time of Jesus.

Books about Luther

1. Patrick F. O'Hare, Facts About Luther, Rockford, IL: Tan Books and Publishers, 1987. 356 p. ISBN 0895553228.
2. Roland H. Bainton, Here I Stand: a Life of Martin Luther, New York: Penguin, 1995, c1950. 336 p. ISBN 0452011469.
3. Martin Brecht, Martin Luther, James L. Schaaf, trans. Philadelphia : Fortress Press, c1985-1993. 3 v. ISBN 0800628136, ISBN 0800628144, ISBN 0800628152.
4. Hans J. Hillerbrand, ed. The Reformation: A Narrative History Related by Contemporary Observers and Participants. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1979.
5. Peter Manns, Martin Luther: An Illustrated Biography,
6. John M. Todd, Luther: A Life, Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982. Also at [1]
7. Uwe Siemon-Netto, The Fabricated Luther: the Rise and Fall of the Shirer myth, Foreword by Peter L. Berger. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, c1995. ISBN 0570048001.
8. Luther's Works, 55 volumes of lectures, commentaries and sermons, translated into English and published by Concordia Publishing House and Fortress Press, 1957; released on CD-ROM, 2001.

Movies and theatre about Luther

1. 1953: Martin Luther, theatrical film, with Niall MacGinnis as Luther; directed by Irving Pichel. Academy Award nominations for black & white cinematography and art/set direction. Rereleased in 2002 on DVD in 4 languages.
2. 1973: Luther, theatrical film (MPAA rating: PG), with Stacy Keach as Luther.
3. 1992: Where Luther Walked, documentary directed by Ray Christensen.
4. 2001: Opening the Door to Luther, travelogue hosted by Rick Steves. Sponsored by the ELCA.
5. 2002: Martin Luther, a historical film from the Lion TV/PBS Empires series, with Timothy West as Luther, narrated by Liam Neeson and directed by Cassian Harrison.
6. 2003: Luther, theatrical release (MPAA rating: PG-13), with Joseph Fiennes as Luther and directed by Eric Till. Partially funded by American and German Lutheran groups.

Links

• Wikipedia - Martin Luther
• Writings of Luther and contemporaries, translated into English
  • Project Wittenberg, an archive of Lutheran documents
  • Full text of the 95 Theses
  • Full text of the Smalcald Articles
  • Full text of the Small Catechism
  • Full text of the Large Catechism
  • Exerpts from Against the Murderous, Thieving Peasants
• Online information on Luther and his work
  • KDG Wittenberg's Luther site (7 languages)
  • Martin Luther – ReligionFacts.com
  • Memorial Foundation of Saxony Anhalt (German/English)
  • Martin Luther – PBS movie
  • Luther – theatrical release
  • Martin Luther: The Reformer Travelling Exhibition
  • New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge article on "Luther, Martin"

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