The Freedom of a Christian
ISBN:080066311X
ISBN13:9780800663117
Publisher:Fortress Press
Authors:Martin Luther, Mark D. Tranvik
The Freedom of a Christian Description
The Freedom of a Christian 0 Edition Perhaps no work of Martin Luther'sso captures the revolutionary zeal andtheological boldness of his vision asThe Freedom of a Christian. Yet, itis not easily accessible today. MarkTranvik's new translation of Luther'streatise brings alive the social,historical, and ecclesial context ofLuther's treatise.Key Features:An informative Introduction that lays out the context of Luther's writingA modern, student-friendly translation of the text of Luther's Letter to Pope Leo X and The Freedom of a ChristianFrequent headings to guide the student's reading and comprehensionStudent-oriented notes to explain theological controversies and termsA glossary of key theological and ecclesial termsA map of Reformation Europe in the 16th CenturyTen black and white illustrationsA short "For Further Reading" listThis is the first of a set of studentguides to key Reformation treatises byMartin Luther, concentrating on thosemost widely used in college settings.