Martin Luther: His Life and Teachings

by James A. Nestingen

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2004

Overview

This book offers an analysis of Luther’s life and theological witness. In an accessible style, Nestingen introduces the reader to many facets of Luther’s background and the influences upon him. This straightforward guidebook to Luther also discusses his “Small Catechism,” with each part of the catechetical text preceded by interpretive comments and a description of the context in which it was written. An afterword illustrates points of tension between Luther and the contemporary world.

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Key Features

• Introduces Luther’s life and theological ideas
• Discusses influences on Luther’s way of thinking
• Includes his Small Catechism with interpretive comments

Product Details

• Title: Martin Luther: His Life and Teachings
• Author: James A. Nestingen
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2004
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 80
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546; Reformation › Biography
• ISBNs: 9781592446728, 1592446728, 9780800697143, 0800697146
• Resource ID: LLS:MRTNLTHRLTCHNGS
• Resource Type: text.monograph.biography
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:37:27Z

About James A. Nestingen

James A. Nestingen is professor of church history at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Nestingen has many published works and lectures on Luther’s catechisms and confessional Lutheran theology. He is also the author of Martin Luther: A Life, Manger in the Mountains, and The Faith We Hold.