Meet Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483–1546) contributed so much to the development of Western civilization that it is not overstatement to declare that he changed the world as he set the Protestant Reformation in motion five hundred years ago. In this brief sketch, you will learn about the exciting historical facts and fascinating events surrounding this Reformer’s influential life. Luther’s story provides a picture of the gospel—an object lesson of faith, grace, and the forgiveness that can be found only in Jesus Christ. Contents: Preface The Young Luther The Crisis and the Cowl Wittenberg and the Word of God The Dawn of the Reformation The Heat of Battle The Diet of Worms From Wartburg to Wittenburg Leader, Husband, and Theologian A Church is Born The Latter Years