Luther, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hartmann Grisar

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331310628 ISBN 13 : 9781331310624

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring Luther in the heat of revolt and faith.

This volume examines how Martin Luther’s writings and public stance during the Peasants’ War shaped his legacy and the broader Reformation. It traces the tension between upholding gospel principles and endorsing force, and it questions how much of his rhetoric was driven by anger, risk, and strategic goals.

The work situates Luther at a pivotal moment when rulers, peasants, and reformers clashed. It shows how his arguments swung from compassionate critique of oppression to fierce calls for suppression of rebellion, and how his popular writings were received by allies and opponents alike. Grisar also delves into the author’s own judgments, revealing how controversy and persuasion can blur truth in inflammatory times.

• Learn how Luther’s pamphlets addressed violence, authority, and scriptural interpretation in a time of upheaval
• See how Grisar analyzes motives, accuracy, and the use of rhetoric in Luther’s public writings
• Understand the political and religious stakes that shaped responses from princes and peasants
• Discover how the era’s debates influenced later views on dissent, church authority, and reform

Ideal for readers of Reformation history and those seeking a nuanced look at the tensions between faith and civil authority in 16th-century Germany.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331310628
• ISBN 13: 9781331310624
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
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