Martin Luther: the Man and His Work (1917)

""Martin Luther: The Man and His Work"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous German theologian and religious reformer, Martin Luther. Written by Arthur Cushman McGiffert, the book details Luther's life from his early years as a monk to his pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. McGiffert explores Luther's theological beliefs, including his opposition to the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences, and his translation of the Bible into German. The book also delves into Luther's personal life, including his marriage to Katharina von Bora and his struggles with depression. Overall, ""Martin Luther: The Man and His Work"" offers a detailed and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Western history.1917. Great men need not that we praise them; the need is ours that we know them. They are our common heritage. This shall be a plain and literal tale. If its hero will but speak for himself and we may enter into some degree of intimacy and gain some measure of acquaintance with him as he was, this writing will not be in vain. Handsomely illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.