Luther's Meditation on the Gospels

'Can the bones ofLuther's sermons live again?' In Luther's Meditation on the Gospels, RolandH. Bainton presents some of Luther's most timeless and resonant sermons andlectures, arranged in order of the gospel accounts of Jesus' life. From thebeginning of his ministry to the crucifixion and resurrection, Luther's insightinto a wide range of key passages is displayed. Bainton's careful selections ofexcerpts ensures that Luther's marvel at God's love, his belief in salvationthrough divine grace and human faith, and more, remains effervescent. Bainton provides anilluminating introduction, placing the texts in their historical context andexplaining the technicalities of translation. Also included are numerouswoodcuts from the 1562 edition of Luther's Bible, further enriching ourappreciation of the reformer's thought. Sixty years on from its originalpublication, Luther's Meditation on the Gospels remains a valuablecontribution to Reformation studies. 

Martin Luther(1483-1546) was a German priest and theologian whose revolt against Churchpractices sparked the Reformation. He is regarded as the primary founder ofProtestant Christianity, and as one of the pivotal figures of Westerncivilisation.Roland H. Bainton(1894-1984) was Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale University from1936 to 1962. He dedicated much of his academic career to studying theReformation. His most popular books was Here I Stand: A Life of MartinLuther (1950), which sold more than a million copies.