LUTHER (Vol. 1-6) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Hartmann Grisar
Length148h 24m
About this audiobook
Hartmann Grisar's six-volume Luther is a monumental Catholic study of the Reformer's life, theology, and historical legacy, moving from monastic formation and the indulgence controversy to doctrinal conflict, ecclesiastical rupture, and later polemics. Written in a dense, documentary style, it combines close reading of Luther's writings with archival learning and psychological interpretation. Situated in the confessional scholarship of the early twentieth century, it answers Protestant heroic narratives with a rigorously argued, if unmistakably Catholic, counter-portrait. Grisar (1845–1932), a Jesuit historian trained in the exacting methods of ecclesiastical research, spent much of his career investigating the early modern Church, Rome, and the Reformation. His religious vocation, historical formation, and concern for the consequences of doctrinal revolt shaped both his patience with sources and his suspicion of Luther's self-presentation. The work reflects a scholar-priest seeking to understand a religious revolution without surrendering Catholic theological judgment. This edition is recommended for readers who want more than biography: it offers a vast map of Reformation controversy, Catholic apologetics, and historical method. Those willing to read critically will find an indispensable document of Luther scholarship and confessional historiography.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length148 hrs 24 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
48CHAPTER XXII (pt. 2)
2Introduction
49CHAPTER XXIII
3Synopsis
50CHAPTER XXIV
4Historical Context
51CHAPTER XXV
5Volume 1
52CHAPTER XXVI (pt. 1)
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6BIBLIOGRAPHY
53CHAPTER XXVI (pt. 2)
7INTRODUCTION
54CHAPTER XXVII
8CHAPTER I
55CHAPTER XXVIII (pt. 1)
9CHAPTER II
56CHAPTER XXVIII (pt. 2)
10CHAPTER III
57CHAPTER XXVIII (pt. 3)
11CHAPTER IV
58FOOTNOTES: (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER V
59FOOTNOTES: (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER VI (pt. 1)
60Volume 5
14CHAPTER VI (pt. 2)
61CHAPTER XXIX (pt. 1)
15CHAPTER VII
62CHAPTER XXIX (pt. 2)
16CHAPTER VIII
63CHAPTER XXIX (pt. 3)
17CHAPTER IX
64CHAPTER XXX (pt. 1)
18CHAPTER X
65CHAPTER XXX (pt. 2)
19FOOTNOTES: (pt. 1)
66CHAPTER XXXI (pt. 1)
20FOOTNOTES: (pt. 2)
67CHAPTER XXXI (pt. 2)
21Volume 2
68CHAPTER XXXII
22CHAPTER XI
69CHAPTER XXXIII
23CHAPTER XII
70CHAPTER XXXIV (pt. 1)
24CHAPTER XIII (pt. 1)
71CHAPTER XXXIV (pt. 2)
25CHAPTER XIII (pt. 2)
72CHAPTER XXXIV (pt. 3)
26CHAPTER XIV (pt. 1)
73CHAPTER XXXV
27CHAPTER XIV (pt. 2)
74FOOTNOTES: (pt. 1)
28CHAPTER XIV (pt. 3)
75FOOTNOTES: (pt. 2)
29CHAPTER XIV (pt. 4)
76Volume 6
30FOOTNOTES: (pt. 1)
77CHAPTER XXXV (Continued) LUTHER’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS SOCIETY AND EDUCATION (pt. 1)
31FOOTNOTES: (pt. 2)
78CHAPTER XXXV (Continued) LUTHER’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS SOCIETY AND EDUCATION (pt. 2)
32Volume 3
79CHAPTER XXXVI THE DARKER SIDE OF LUTHER’S INNER LIFE. HIS AILMENTS (pt. 1)
33CHAPTER XV (pt. 1)
80CHAPTER XXXVI THE DARKER SIDE OF LUTHER’S INNER LIFE. HIS AILMENTS (pt. 2)
34CHAPTER XV (pt. 2)
81CHAPTER XXXVII LUTHER’S LATER EMBELLISHMENT OF HIS EARLY LIFE
35CHAPTER XVI
82CHAPTER XXXVIII END OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. THE CHURCH-UNSEEN AND THE VISIBLE CHURCH-BY-LAW (pt. 1)
36CHAPTER XVII (pt. 1)
83CHAPTER XXXVIII END OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. THE CHURCH-UNSEEN AND THE VISIBLE CHURCH-BY-LAW (pt. 2)
37CHAPTER XVII (pt. 2)
84CHAPTER XXXIX END OF LUTHER’S LIFE
38CHAPTER XVII (pt. 3)
85CHAPTER XL AT THE GRAVE (pt. 1)
39CHAPTER XVIII
86CHAPTER XL AT THE GRAVE (pt. 2)
40CHAPTER XIX
87APPENDICES
41CHAPTER XX
88XLI—APPENDIX I LUTHER’S WRITINGS AND THE EVENTS OF THE DAY ARRANGED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
42FOOTNOTES: (pt. 1)
89XLII—APPENDIX II ADDITIONS AND EMENDATIONS
43FOOTNOTES: (pt. 2)
90FOOTNOTES (pt. 1)
44Volume 4
91FOOTNOTES (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER XXI (pt. 1)
92Analysis
46CHAPTER XXI (pt. 2)
93Reflection
47CHAPTER XXII (pt. 1)
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