Faith and Freedom: An Invitation to the Writings of Martin Luther
Despite his genius, Luther is more respected than read by most Christians; he is famous for his single gesture of defiance far more than for his many accomplishments. Thornton and Varenne, general editors of the "Vintage Spiritual Classics" series, hope to change that situation through the careful selection and presentation of his writings. Collected here for the general reader are substantial excerpts from Luther's prefaces to and exegesis of the Bible, his sermons, table talk, and hymns. He is, as ever, a stern taskmaster in faith, but his thought is indispensable and challenging. For most collections.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.