Martin Luther

When Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, no one could have guessed that he would fundamentally shake Christianity to its core. Who was this man, whom we remember today, 500 years later, as a great reformer? Maja Nielsen takes us into a dramatic time of religious upheaval. Her focus is not only on Luther's new teachings and their impact on the church, state, and society. She places the person of Martin Luther, with all his strengths and weaknesses, at the center, bringing to life a wise and courageous man whose story still captivates us today. Included are a chronicle of Luther's life, book and film recommendations, and addresses of museums. Margot Kässmann, ambassador of the EKD for the Reformation anniversary 2017, explains in brief, concise comments what shaped Luther's thinking and faith.