Luther and His World (IVP Histories)
The countless books that have been published about Martin Luther attest to his position as one of the most influential figures in Western history. But Tomlin’s short work (originally published in 2002) actually carves out a niche for itself. Those seeking a brief introduction to Luther’s life, the political times in which he lived, or the theological and philosophical milieu in which his own thought developed will be well served by Tomlin’s accessible and sympathetic presentation, one in which the human side of Luther is never lost. Tomlin tells the story of an ordinary man, awash in spiritual struggles, who demonstrates throughout his life not only the courage of his convictions but also the frequent inability to resist the temptation to ridicule his opponents. Tomlin’s approach is balanced. He presents Luther’s genius alongside his flaws in the context of the political power structures of his day, and he succeeds in depicting not just a grand historical figure but an authentically human person. --Christopher McConnell--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.