Here I Stand - A Life of Martin Luther

431 Pages·2016·27.69 MB·English

by  Roland H. Bainton

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HERE
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LIFE OF
A.
Here Stand
I
ROLAND BAINTON
H.
On an April evening over 400 years ago a simple
monk faced the emperor of the Holy Roman
Empire. His words, heard by only a roomful of
people, have echoed through the centuries:
Aly conscience is captive to the IVord of God.
I cannot and I cu:ill not recant anything^ -for to
go against conscience is neither right nor safe.
Here I stand.
Because he took his stand, Martin Luther shat-
tered the structure of medieval Catholicism and
initiated Protestantism.
This authoritative, dramatic biography of
Alartin Luther interprets his experience, his work,
and contributions. \Vith sound
writings, lasting
historical scholarship and with keen insight into
Luther's religious problems and values it re-
creates the of the sixteenth cen-
spiritual setting
tury7', shows Luther's place within it and his
influence upon it, and brings the spirit and mes-
sage of Martin Luther to life today.
Here 1 Stand is richly illustrated with wood-
cuts and engravings from Luther's own time
satirical cartoons-, ornamented title pages of tracts
and books, including Luther's Bible; and por-
traits of the leaders in the political and religious
struggle. It is rich also in information and quota-
tion from firsthand sources selected from the
whole range of extant sixteenth-century German
writings, including some hitherto unused in any
studies in English. This is a significant contribu-
tion to Protestant faith a vivid, discerning por-
trayal of the man who, because of unshakable
faith in his God, could face his accusers and
say:
"Here 1 stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help
-me."
HERE
STAgD
I
A LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER
Roland H. Bainton
ABINGDON-COKESBURY PRESS
New York Nashville
HERE STAND
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