by Eric Metaxas
First published 2017
Martin Luther begins his story as a humble monk in 1517, hoping to start a scholarly discussion when he posts his Ninety-five Theses on All Hallow's Eve. Instead, his document ignites a religious and political firestorm that will shatter the world he knows. Luther faces the highest powers in Western Christendom as he refuses to back down from the ugly truths he has exposed. His unwavering faith puts him in mortal danger, but also gives him the courage to stand against centuries of established authority. As medieval Europe crumbles around him, Luther's actions drag an entire continent into a new era. The explosion he creates will echo through history, giving birth to ideas of liberty, equality, and individualism that shape the modern world. This is the story of how one man's adamantine faith cracked the foundations of an empire.
Genres: biography, christian, historical-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith, mortal-danger
Setting: Europe, Western Christendom
Period: 1517, Medieval
480 pages · Hardcover · Viking