300 years before Luther, reformers were already trying to change the church

In his quest for spiritual peace, Luther had no idea he’d leave his world in turmoil

Luther’s theology emerged from his own struggles

What bothered opponents most about Luther—from Catholics to fellow Reformers—wasn’t his views on grace but his doctrine of the Eucharist

Why Luther’s marriage shocked the world and changed visions of family life for centuries to come

Luther loved to play the lute, once went on strike from his congregation, and hated to collect the rent

This marks the first of a Reformation series in honor of its fifth centenary

An interview with John Van Engen

The surprising origin of the term “Protestant”

When did Luther discover justification by faith?

The century that changed the world

Katie Luther was one of the most famous spouses in history

Luther revolutionized views on church and state

The men who mentored Luther, fought with him, and carried his reformation forward

Lucas Cranach gave us indelible images of the Reformation

Erasmus “laid the egg that Luther hatched,” many said; why aren’t we celebrating his 500th anniversary?

The beginning of the Reformation was not the end of Luther’s troubles

Christian humanists believed in continuity between classical wisdom and Christian truth

Where should you go to understand Luther and the early Reformation? Here are some recommendations from CH editorial staff and this issue’s authors