“Of thirteen hundred and forty-three books… written on the subject of Luther… not one is like this one… Some may think that I should have given my authorities and references; but as the book was (made) for plain readers… the mention of which would have interrupted the narrative and been of no service. - John G Morris”

Level of Difficulty: Primer: No prior subject matter knowledge needed.

Contents

• About the Lutheran Library
• Preface
• Contents
• Predictions
• Luther’s Parents
• The Name of Luther
• Luther’s Birthplace
• Luther’s Early Life
• Convent Life and Conversion
• Consecration to the Priesthood
• Industry of Luther
• Courage of Luther
• Luther’s Learning
• Luther as a Sacred Poet
• Hospitality, Charity and Poetry
• Abstinence
• Luther’s Asperity of Style and Manners
• Morals of Luther
• Personal Appearance and Manners of Luther
• Modesty of Luther
• Luther a Man of Prayer
• Confidence in Doctrine
• Eloquence of Luther
• Luther as a Preacher
• Luther’s Love of Music
• Humor of Luther
• Adversaries
• Slanders against Luther
• Perils of Luther
• Luther’s Escutcheon, or Coat-of-arms
• General Character of Luther
• Condescension of Luther
• Recreations of Luther
• Fables and Parables of Luther
• Miscellaneous
• Medals and Inscriptions
• Sicknesses of Luther
• Last Days, Death, and Burial

Publication Information

• Lutheran Library edition first published: 2024
• Copyright: CC BY 4.0