Martin Luther: The Life of the Man and the Legacy of the Reformer

Includes pictures of historic artwork depicting Luther and important people, places, and events in his life. Explains Luther's theological beliefs and his break with the Catholic Church. Includes passages from Luther's writings and sermons. Includes a Bibliography for further reading. Includes a Table of Contents.  "All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired." - Martin LutherAs one of the most influential and recognizable religious figures in history, Martin Luther (1483-1546) continues to impact the world over 550 years after his death. Luther was a German priest and theologian whose writings and teachings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century, creating one of the greatest schisms in the history of the Catholic Church and touching off religious turmoil and bloodshed that would engulf Europe for the next 2 centuries.Born shortly after the invention of the printing press