Martin Luther

This introduction presents Martin Luther as historians now see him. Instead of singling him out as a modern hero, the book emphasizes the context in which Luther worked, the colleagues who supported him, and the opponents who adamantly opposed his agenda for change. Scott H. Hendrix explains the religious reformation and Luther's importance, without ignoring the political and cultural forces that led the reformation down paths Luther could neither foresee nor influence. This Very Short Introduction pays tribute to Luther's genius, but also recognizes the self-righteous attitude that alienated contemporaries, offering a unique explanation for that behaviour.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: Professor Scott H. Hendrix, Scott H Hendrix, Scott H. Hendrix, Scott H. (Emeritus Professor of Reformation History Hendrix
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.11.2010
• EAN: 9780199574339
• ISBN: 978-0-19-957433-9
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 113 mm x 174 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Europe, RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, RELIGION / Christianity / History, History of Religion, Social and cultural history, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches