Description

In the convulsive 16th century, Martin Luther went from being a monk tormented by guilt to becoming the voice that shattered the religious unity of Europe. This book traces his life from his formative years and his theological 'discovery' to imperial disputes, the biblical translation that transformed the German language, and the construction of new institutions that changed daily life. Without idealizing or demonizing him, this work reveals a human and contradictory Luther: brilliant, bold, and vulnerable, capable of comforting consciences and also of unleashing conflicts when theology hit the streets. A complete portrait of the man and his time, to understand why his legacy continues to divide, inspire, and provoke questions to this day.