New Releases by Martin Luther

Selections from Dr. King''s speeches and writings illustrating his vision, his passion, and his faith.

Written around 1350 by an anonymous author, this is a simple yet profound book about life in God as it translates into life in the world. This translation was based on the Reformer''s edition of 1518.

"Martin Luther, pivotal figure of the sixteenth-century Reformation, continues to exercise a powerful influence in the affairs of the twentieth century, not just in the area of religion but also in the political sphere. The direction and desirability of that influence is a matter of dispute. J.M. Poter, a political scientist, here presents revealing selections from nine of Luther''s more important writings, all excerpted from the American Edition of Luther''s Works. His texts suggest the complexity of the Reformer''s thinking, its theological base, and the situational focus of his political utterances. Professor Porter also provides a helpful introduction in which he clarifies the meaning and implications of Luther''s famous "two kingdoms" theory, whereby the state is freed both from domination by the church and from the temptation to dominate the conscience of its citizens. Here are to be found generous excerpts from the seminal writings which shaped the Reformation and continue to influence the course of events in our time. They illustrate Luther''s innovative ideas about the nature of temporal authority, political obligation and its limits, church-state relations, and political resistance. Luther''s plain and often pungent words will be of interest to students of history, religion, political science, and ethics--to everyone concerned about the issues of freedom and authority, ideology and politics, violence and nonviolence, war and revolution." -Publisher

Meditations and prayers of Martin Luther King, written 10 years before the civil rights leader was assassinated

Did Martin Luther wield his hammer on the Wittenberg church door on October 31, 1517? Did he even post the Ninety-five Theses at all? This collection of documents sheds light on the debate surrounding Luther''s actions and the timing of his writing and his request for a disputation on the indulgence issue. The primary documents in this book include the theses, their companion sermon ("A Sermon on Indulgence and Grace", 1518), a chronoloical arrangement of letters pertinent to the theses, and selections from Luther''s Table Talk that address the Ninety-five Theses. A final section contains Luther''s recollections, which offer today''s reader the reformer''s own views of the Reformation and the Ninety-five Theses.

The development of Martin Luther''s thought was both a symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the modern world. Geographical discovery, an emerging scientific tradition, and a climate of social change had splintered the unity of medieval Christian culture, and these changes provided the background for Luther''s theological challenge. His new apprehension of Scripture and fresh understanding of man''s relation to God demanded a break with the Church as then constituted and released the powerful impulses that carried the Reformation. Luther''s vigorous, colorful language still retains the excitement it had for thousands of his contemporaries. In this volume, Dr. Dillenberger has made a representative selection from Luther''s extensive writings, and has also provided the reader with a lucid introduction to his thought.

A collection of 175 of Luther''s famous sermons, covering topics like false prophets, humility, and trust.

Martin Luther''s conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful gift edition of a classic collection combines all three.

On the Jews & Their Lies is one of the most controversial works by Protestant reformer, Martin Luther. In one of the most notorious chapters in the book, Luther urges the German people to “raze and destroy [the Jews’] houses," and it is for such statements that the book is best known. But the book also presents some theological arguments against the Judaism (i.e. the Jew’s belief in the circumcision, their classification of themselves as the “Chosen People,” and the Jews’ denial of Christ as the Messiah). This annotated edition of Martin Luther’s On the Jews & Their Lies provides readers with a more thorough understanding of one of the most controversial works of the Father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther.