1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation

1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation

by Peter Marshall

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In 1517, Martin Luther, a German theologian and religious reformer, nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church, sparking a movement that would change the course of Western civilization forever. The Reformation, as it came to be known, was a religious and political revolution that led to the establishment of Protestantism and the division of Western Christianity.

1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation is the groundbreaking new book that tells the untold story of how Luther's actions led to the Reformation. Drawing on new research and scholarship, author Diarmaid MacCulloch paints a vivid portrait of Luther as a complex and contradictory figure. He was a brilliant theologian and a passionate reformer, but he was also a flawed human being, capable of great cruelty and intolerance.

MacCulloch argues that Luther's genius lay in his ability to tap into the deep-seated grievances of ordinary Germans. The Catholic Church had become increasingly corrupt and oppressive, and Luther's message of salvation by faith alone resonated with people who were disillusioned with the established Free Download. Luther's Ninety-Five Theses were a call for reform, but they also contained a radical challenge to the authority of the pope and the Catholic Church.

The Reformation was a bloody and divisive conflict. Protestants and Catholics fought each other in a series of wars that devastated Europe. But the Reformation also had a profound impact on Western culture. It led to the development of new forms of government, the rise of capitalism, and the spread of literacy and education. It also had a major impact on the arts, literature, and music.

1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation is a magisterial work of scholarship. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the modern world.

Praise for 1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation

"A brilliant and groundbreaking work of scholarship. MacCulloch has written the definitive account of the Reformation."—The New York Times

"A magisterial work of scholarship. . . . A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the modern world."—The Wall Street Journal

"A brilliant and deeply researched account of the Reformation. . . . Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or Western civilization."—The Guardian

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1517: Martin Luther and the Invention of the Reformation

by Peter Marshall

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9291 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	255 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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