Here i stand is a fine biography of the 16th century reformer martin luther. A life of martin luther unabridged audio book on cd. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the history of european religion. In the late afternoon of april 18, 1521, in the city of worms, germany, martin luther, a 37yearold catholic monk, appeared before charles the fifth, the holy roman emperor at the imperial assembly. A life of martin luther, by roland bainton, is considered one of the best biographies of luther. Considered one of the most readable biographies of martin luther, this volume looks at the german religious reformer and. Richly illustrated with more than 100 woodcuts and engravings from luthers own time, here i stand dramatically brings to life martin luther, the great reformer.
A life of martin luther remains the definitive introduction to the great reformer and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand this towering historical figure. Mark noll, author and historian a sound and wellrounded picture of the man and of his role in history. Buy here i stand a life of martin luther by roland bainton isbn. Here i stand a life of martin luther roland bainton. At the end of the book the reader is treated to brief sections on luthers preaching, his hymns, his prayers and his depression. Portions of this book have been delivered as the nathaniel tay lor lectures at the. Publisher abingdoncokesbury press collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library. With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, roland bainton examines luthers widespread influence. A life of martin luther unabridged audio book on cd 9781455121700 by roland h. I experienced baintons book via the audible route, as i am wont to do these days for a lot. Publisher abingdoncokesbury press collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read here i stand. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of here i stand by roland bainton.
Dec, 2011 with sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, roland bainton examines luthers widespread influence. A life of martin luther 1950, which sold more than a million copies. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Listen to here i stand a life of martin luther by roland h. In his chapter on luthers writings in invitation to the classics, mark a. The greatness of a book is in large part due to its writing. Bainton has 44 books on goodreads with 10699 ratings.
It is found in the biography section under the number. Luther was called to answer certain charges and to mak. This authoritative and inspiring story paints a vivid portrait of the crusader who spearheaded the reformation. Baintons words are punctuated by more than one hundred renaissance drawings, woodcuts, and engravings from luthers own era, all from baintons personal collection. A life of martin luther 1950which sold more than a million copies. A life of martin luther by roland h bainton online at alibris. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating. A life of martin luther 1995 9780452011465 by roland h.
Bainton points out that in many ways luther was an unlikely worldchanger. Here is a link to an online downloadable version of the famous luther biography, here i stand. Reformation specialist and former yale professor roland bainton wrote here i stand. Here i stand highlights the mans theology and his passion for truth yet bainton doesnt to show the reader the trailheads of all that the reformation brought about. In it, bainton sets out to paint a vivid picture of the man and of the impact his theological considerations on the world after him. Here i stand dramatically brings to life martin luther, the great reformer. Of the many superlative treatments, a halfcenturyold study by roland bainton, here i stand. This early work on martin luther is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It has been a classic for many years and is easy to read and has many woodcut illustrations.
Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on. Its reader friendly chronological structure allows readers of all sorts to grasp the essence of the man with a balanced. With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, roland bainton. Bainton was for fortytwo years titus street professor of ecclesiastical history at yale, and he continued his writing well into his twenty years of retirement. His most popular book, here i stand, sold more than a million. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Sixtyone years ago, a biography of martin luther was penned by roland h. He re creates the spiritual setting of the sixteenth century, showing luthers place within it and influence upon it. A life of martin luther, first published in 1950, is his seminal work on the person, life, and theology of martin luther. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Hendrickson classic biographies feature enduring stories about real people whose lives have been touched and transformed by god. Sep 17, 2016 with sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, roland bainton examines luthers widespread influence. Bainton, tom weiner, blackstone audio, inc audible audiobooks. His most popular book, here i stand, sold more than a million copies. Here i stand by roland herbert bainton, 9780452011465, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This book is about the life of martin luther and his continuing impact on the world. Yet in spite of its diverse and complex character, to start to understand the reformation you need know only one name. The books value lies in the fact that struggles will come in this life and only those who are serious about what god says in his word will be able to. I assume those who are interested in finding a luther biography really dont want books written for scholars you want easily readable and digestible material. Of the many superlative treatments, a halfcentury old study by roland bainton, here i stand. Bainton 18941984, a specialist in reformation history, was for fortytwo years titus street professor of ecclesiastical history at yale, and he continued writing well into his twenty years of retirement.
Since this is a biographical work bainton is going to try and prove his thes. I would read this again, but i think im going to look at other books written by roland bainton. It encapsulates the full range of his emotions and struggles as he led the reformation, and it also summarizes his key teachings. To ask other readers questions about here i stand, please sign up. See all 27 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The authoritative, unforgettable biography of martin luther, the great religious leader, who entered a monastery as a youth and who, as a man, shattered the structure of the medieval church. A life of martin luther, has justly won a reputation as a classic work on a classic subject. He writes, luther was above all else a man of religion 2. Bainton was for fortytwo years titus street professor of ecclesiastical history at yale, and he continued his. Luther spoke out against the corrupt religious practices that then existed. Martin luthers here i stand audiobook by max mclean. This book was a very well written biography of a very well lived man.
His life is an example that one should not be afraid to stand for their convictions. His demand that the authority for doctrine and practice be scriptures, rather than popes or councils, echoed around the world and. A life of martin luther, has justly won a reputation as. With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, roland bainton examines luthers widespread. May 27, 2010 roland bainton, a quaker and a minister, theologian, and titus street professor of ecclesiastical history at yale divinity school, has attempted to capture the prominent aspects and driving force behind luther in his book here i stand. A life of martin luther by roland bainton here i stand. May 02, 2014 roland bainton summarizes in his words the central thesis. Bainton and that book entitled here i stand a life of martin luther became a beloved classic that has stood the test of time as both a popular read and definitive biographical work. Roland bainton summarizes in his words the central thesis.
Bainton wore his scholarship lightly and had a lively, readable style. Luther was called to answer certain charges and to make public confession to the errors found within the multitude of books he had written. The speech he delivered that day, here i stand, marked the beginning of the reformation, a critical turning point in christian history that decisively altered the spiritual map of. This man who shook the world was a son of peasants rather than a high born aristocrat, in an. Bainton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It details the life of the monk responsible for translating the bible from latin into german and for inspiring the lutheran movement. Martin luther 14831546 was a german monk, priest, professor, theologian, and church reformer, whose teachings inspired the reformation and deeply influenced the. Here is an authoritative, unforgettable biography of martin luther, the great religious leader, who entered a monastery as a youth and who, as a man, shattered the structure of the medieval church. Thats where i catch up on all of my audiovideo stuff that i. A life of martin luther audible audiobook unabridged. It is a chronological account of martin luthers life and his struggles for reformation within the catholic church during the 1500s. This authoritative and inspiring story paints a vivid portrait of the crusader who spearheaded the. A life of martin luther 1950 which sold more than a million copies.
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