Clint Schnekloth
It’s the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and you want to read something to honor the occasion. Since there are as many books about Martin Luther as about Jesus, where do you even start? You can start with the PBS special if you prefer to watch the Reformation on television.
But the Reformation really was a textual revolution, so I highly recommend reading about it.
Here’s a short list of solid reads. Of the making of books about Luther there is no end, but some really are better than others.
The Sturdy Biography: Read it if you want a comprehensive, fresh, and reliable look at the Reformer.
Post-colonial Luther: Reading Luther from the Margins
Brand Luther: Read if you want a unique take on Luther as a giant of social media and publishing
Fierce Luther: The Furious, Embattled Man Engaged in Spiritual Warfare
Katharina: Looking at Katharina and Martin as a couple leading the Reformation
The Graphic Novel Luther
In his own words: If you want to read one short but powerful text of Luther’s
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