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Oxford University Press Martin Luther Vsi Pb by Scott H. Hendrix
This Very Short 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.Presents an overview of Luther's life, his writings, his world, and his legacyDispels some myths about Luther without destroying the elusiveness of character that keeps this historical figure fascinatingDiscusses Luther's anti-Judaism and its place in Nazi propagandaIncludes chapters on his family and the political and cultural influences around him