Luther's World of Thought

This study of Luther, will enhance the reader's understanding of the context of Lutheran theology, and brings some of Luther's less-known ideas into clearer focus. This classic work begins with a brief discussion of Luther's life and times and ends with Luther's death and his legacy. The topics covered in the remaining chapters include: The World-Historical Significance of the Ninety-five Theses; The Hidden and the Revealed God; Faith; The Sacraments; Living and Dying; What is the Church?; God's Grace or Man's Expiation?; The Picture of Nature; God and History; The Nation; The State; The Gospel and the Social World; Luther's Translation of the New Testament.