Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426754434 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Roland Bainton’s Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther remains the definitive introduction to the great Reformer and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand this towering historical figure.. It involved kings and peasants, cardinals and country priests, monks and merchants. Yet in spite of its diverse and complex character, to start to understand the Reformation you need know only one name: Martin Luther. It spread from one end of Europe to the other, and manifested itself in widely differing forms. The Reformation of the sixteenth century was a vast and complicated movement
For many years he was Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale University. . A recipient of many degrees, Dr. Roland H. Bainton (1894–1984) was born in England and came to the United States in 1902. Bainton was a specialist in Reformation history. His other books include The Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, The Travail of Religious Liberty, The Age of Reformation, and Christian Attitudes Toward
''Easily the most readable Luther biography in English.'' --Time''Of the many superlative treatments, a half-century-old study by Roland Bainton, Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, has justly won a reputation as a classic work on a classic subject.'' --Mark Noll, author and historian''A sound and well-rounded picture of the man and of his role in history.'' --Chicago Tribune
"COMPREHENSIVE YET CONCISE" according to STEPHEN MATTOX. Martin Luther is a monumental figure who lived during complex, tumultuous times, but Bainton delivers a biography that portrays his subject in a clear and concise manner.The first part of this book deals with Luther's days as a monk, his crisis of faith, and the development of his theology that ultimately led to his break from Rome, spearheading the Reformation. The central portion of the book deals with the conflict with Rome, appropriate emphasis being given to the Diet of Worms. The greatest strength of this book is that the events of Luther's life, his words, and his work are always presented within their greater context. Not only i. "This Review Is For This Edition Only" according to Andrew. Roland H. Bainton's biography of Martin Luther is considered by many to be the quintessential work on Luther's life, but this edition by Abingdon Press is frankly awful. Measuring roughly 6 and 7/8 inches by This Review Is For This Edition Only Andrew Roland H. Bainton's biography of Martin Luther is considered by many to be the quintessential work on Luther's life, but this edition by Abingdon Press is frankly awful. Measuring roughly 6 and 7/8 inches by 4 and 1/8 inches and printed on REALLY cheap paper, the text is tiny to the point of being virtually unreadable; even reading glasses render the text only marginally acquirable. The book appears to have a grudge against the reader and seems determined to surrender its content only under protest, and after the reader's most determined efforts. Bainton's classic work deserves much better treatment than this.My advice: Put out a few ex. and 1/8 inches and printed on REALLY cheap paper, the text is tiny to the point of being virtually unreadable; even reading glasses render the text only marginally acquirable. The book appears to have a grudge against the reader and seems determined to surrender its content only under protest, and after the reader's most determined efforts. Bainton's classic work deserves much better treatment than this.My advice: Put out a few ex. A leader This is a very carefully written account of one of the most important Christian leaders in history. What leads me to a A leader A. Jones This is a very carefully written account of one of the most important Christian leaders in history. What leads me to a 4 star rating over a 5 star is the Authors occasionally drifting away from the main story and filling in with meaningless detail which is quite a distraction. However, the reader will clearly see why Martin Luther found it necessary to move away from the Catholic church as it was structured at that time. I ended up with a great admiration for the man and thank God for him.. star rating over a 5 star is the Authors occasionally drifting away from the main story and filling in with meaningless detail which is quite a distraction. However, the reader will clearly see why Martin Luther found it necessary to move away from the Catholic church as it was structured at that time. I ended up with a great admiration for the man and thank God for him.