Der Reformator Martin Luther 2017 : eine wissenschaftliche und gedenkpolitische Bestandsaufnahme There is broad historical awareness for Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation in Germany Europe and the ‘West’ as a whole but given the persistent myths about the persona and work of this reformer there is a need for a radical re historicization of Luther and his reception. This compendium seeks to stimulate such a reevaluation in order to place the 500 year commemoration of the Protestant Reformation on sound historical footing.