Martin Luther and the Reformation in Germany Until the Close of the Diet of Worms

By Charles Beard

Book Overview

""Martin Luther and the Reformation in Germany Until the Close of the Diet of Worms"" is a historical book written by Charles Beard. It provides a detailed account of the life and work of Martin Luther, a German monk who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation. The book covers Luther's early life, his theological beliefs, and his opposition to the Catholic Church's practices, including the sale of indulgences. It also details the events that led to the Diet of Worms, where Luther was summoned to defend his ideas before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The book explores the political and social context of the Reformation, including the role of the printing press in spreading Luther's ideas and the support he received from German princes. Overall, ""Martin Luther and the Reformation in Germany Until the Close of the Diet of Worms"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant religious movements in history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430467037
• ISBN13: 9781430467038
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"