A Year with Luther: Readings from the great reformer for our times [Hardcover]

A daily Luther breviary for pastors and laity, for use in college, seminary, and university, and for reading at home; the book is suitable for Christian believers, inquirers, as well as for those interested in studying Reformation history. Martin Luther did not bequeath to us a system of theological thought, but his sermons, poetry, letters, and essays are all written with specific situations in mind. This book takes the same approach in dealing with topics. Twelve topics, spread over the months of the year, introduce the reader to Luther's theology. The selected readings from the Wittenberg reformer are translated into modern English and explained in everyday language. The passages from his writings have been selected with an eye to the Christian year and its festivals; at the same time they describe the nature and consequences of Luther's reformational insights. With the added benefit of a commentary on the selected Luther texts as well as on the art work for each month, this book promises to be not only a helpful and entertaining companion for the journey through the church year, but also a compendium of Luther's theology.Editor's Preface Author's Introduction JanuaryChrist the Light of the World FebruaryDivine Love-Human Love MarchFaith and Works AprilResurrection and Christian Freedom MayThe Holy Spirit and Life Together JuneChurch and Sacraments JulyHumanism and the Papacy AugustSchool and Learning SeptemberThe Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of the World OctoberGod's Word NovemberDeath, Sorrow and Comfort DecemberRepentance, Advent, Christmas Appendices Timeline of the Life of Martin Luther Annotated Bibliography Biblical ReferencesAthina Lexutt was born in 1966 and holds a doctorate in theology. She is professor of Church History in the Institute for Evangelical Theology at the Justus Liebl3�