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Martin Luther

The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World

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Martin Luther

By: Eric Metaxas
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From number one New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

On All Hallow's Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther's now famous 95 Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the best-selling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther's monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of faith, virtue, and freedom that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

©2017 Eric Metaxas (P)2017 Penguin Audio 16th Century Christianity Modern

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Critic reviews

“A meticulously researched and detailed account of Luther’s life and times... a very human portrait.... Metaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story. The result is full, instructive, and pacey.” (The Washington Post)

“Metaxas knows how to tell a story and how to develop characters, and this talent makes his narrative at once gripping and accessible... an excellent glimpse of the whole of Luther’s life.” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice)

“Mr. Metaxas has a knack for capturing the heart and mind of his subjects... his conclusions about the 16th-century revolutionary are uniquely Metaxas, a deep and thoughtful writer with much to teach the world.” (The Washington Times)
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A great informative read, I would highly recommend any Christian /Catholic to read this book,

A must read

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I only ever knew the basics about Martin Luther so what an eye opener this book has been. The pivotal place this man played in Western culture really should be more widely taught in schools, he was certainly never mentioned when I was at school. I had thought his story might be quite dull and worthy but how wrong I was. The man, flaws and all comes across in Eric Metaxas writing as academically brilliant, intense, funny and deeply thoughtful and spiritual, a fully rounded human being who just happened to also change history. The fact that Martin Luther King senior changed his name after learning about him and Junior followed says much about the sheer scale of Martin Luther's relevance. The book is well researched but written in anything but a stuffy academic style so it flies along as well as any novel. A wonderful way to enter the subject.

Detailed and Entertaining

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Thorough - it takes in every aspect of his life.

Honest - he had his faults and some were big. He didn't always live up to the truth he preached, and, like all of us, was a bit of a contradiction.

Inspiring - he was prepared to risk everything and give his all for the truth of the gospel. The most powerful institution on earth would not silence him.

Funny - Luther was obviously very witty, which makes Metaxas the perfect man to communicate that. Metaxas has quite a lot of fun with the story, especially Luther's toilet trials and triumphs, the Pope's beloved elephant, and the very strange wedding customs of the time.

Thorough, honest, inspiring and funny

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The book never got boring. So much so that you could read it in one go

The book never got boring

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Loved this book! wry humour made me laugh outloud! More importantly, it told the story well including the good and the bad.

Martin Luther

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A very useful addition to Roland Bainton and James Atkinson's books on Luther and the Lutheran reformation.

Very useful book on Luther

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Incredibly detailed & authoritative. A excellent overall telling of what the man Luther achieved and the purpose behind his input to the world.

Tributes the man... flaws and all!

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really good listen, really brought the persona of luther forward and his life. amazing work again from metaxas

really amazing record

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This is a twenty hour Audible Book and therefore challenging to get through. I first listened in random chunks and because of the disjointed listen gave up by lack of continuity. But because I knew what a tremendous influence this man had over history and being used greatly by God I set myself a target of listening again and this time more consistently over a few days. I found that a great blessing, as I felt I got to know Luther almost personally. Loved all the different facets of the book especially Luther's life from birth until death including friends and family as well as the story of the Reformation and the way his thoughts that truth should not be enforced by power has influenced so much since. Fully recommended.

Worth the time to know this man

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First I thought who is reading this in a Jerry Lewis voice? High pitched squeaky American is out of place in Dutch land. Like that old Hollywood movie, Amadeus, were they picked a goofy American for the lead role, this book also suffers from terrible casting. So it's the author himself who is to blame. The rest of the book is a good intro to Martin Luther. The author is very enthusiastic and writes in a journalistic fashion which suits me fine.

terrible narration but a good listen

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