Issue 34 Martin Luther: The Early Years

Little-known or remarkable facts about Martin Luther’s early years.

With Luther, there’s little danger of overdoing his significance.

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

Were they caring and firm—or so harsh they drove him to rebel against every authority in his life?

The boy grew up in exciting, harsh, and violent times.

When, where, and how did Luther make his astounding discovery of justification by faith?

What did Luther actually say in the 95 Theses?

After Luther published these three works, there was no turning back.

A sample of the reformer’s wit and wisdom.

Chronology of events related to Luther's life and the Reformation.

If Luther hadn’t used the new printing technology, would there have been a Reformation?

Luther suffered from them, too.

Luther’s Bible introduced mass media, unified a nation, and set the standard for future translations.

Luther made plenty of both.

The reformer revolutionized more than people’s views on the church.

Who said, “A single friar who goes counter to all Christianity for a thousand years must be wrong.”

Some key names on Luther’s side.

As a young monk, Luther longed to see Rome. But his 1510 trip to the Holy City filled him with pain and doubt.

Which are true? Which are not?

More resources about Luther and his times.