Anticipation of a Reformation road trip to Germany last summer drew me to revisit the life of J. S. Bach through two books, one a biography and the other this discussion of Bach in the context of theology: Bach Among the Theologians by Jaroslav Pelikan
The Book of Concord
This edition of the Book of Concord is relatively new to me. I purchased a copy of it at a store across the street from the church where Martin Luther was a member in Wittenberg, Germany, when I was there last summer. The copy of the book that I had used
12 Reformation Hymns by Martin Luther
For many of us, it would be difficult to imagine a service at church that did not include singing music together. Yet at the time when Martin Luther was beginning the journey upon which the Reformation would follow, it was quite common.
The Five and 500 Protestant Reformation
There has been lots of talk about the Reformation this year. But no matter how much you’ve heard about it, there’s still always more to learn and more resources for you and your congregation to discover.
Martin Luther: The Great Reformer
This book is an excellent overview of the very fascinating and inspiring life of Martin Luther. It is intended for teenagers and young adults, but is very useful for adults who want an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand description of this adventurous monk within the Catholic Church of sixteenth-century Europe.
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World (Viking, 2017) by Eric Metaxas sets out to make a bold statement about the life of Martin Luther. As the title indicates, Metaxas sees the impact of Luther’s life and theology extending beyond his religious influence and into the larger world—an influence he repeatedly underscores.
The Small Catechism
As we focus on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and Martin Luther’s enormous impact, we should not overlook the importance of his Small Catechism. Luther is reported to have once commented that if he were to be remembered after his death for anything he had written it would be for his Small Catechism and The Bondage of the Will.
When Lightning Struck! The Story of Martin Luther
If you’re looking for a book that shares the story of Martin Luther’s life and conversion in a way that makes it exciting for teens and younger readers, you’ll love When Lightning Struck! The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley.
Mr. Pipes and Psalms and Hymns of the Reformation
Mr. Pipes and Psalms and Hymns of the Reformation is the second book in a three-part series by Douglas Bond, the first book being Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers, and the third, Mr. Pipes Comes to America. If you have a passion for sacred music and its history,
Luther: His Life, His Faith, His Legacy
This 90-minute DVD traces the life and legacy of Martin Luther from his birth in Eisleben to his ministry in Wittenberg and other places in Germany. This is a chronological presentation of Luther’s life based upon the vast writings of Luther and others during his lifetime.
The Fabricated Luther
The 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, thus marking the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation, has been cause for much celebration and has created a renewed interest in Lutheran doctrine. There has also been, and unfortunately so, a renewed movement to criticize both the man Martin Luther and certain aspects of his teaching.
Kitty, My Rib
Kitty, My Rib gives us the “inside story” of the marriage of Dr. and Katharine Luther as well as their family life. Theirs was a marriage that started out “one-sided,” for Katharine, who had always wanted to get married, had a deep love for Luther, but Luther was convinced by a friend to take her as his wife because he needed someone who could cook and keep the parsonage clean! Katharine was 26 years old and Luther 42 when they married.