Martin Luther

The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World

By: Eric Metaxas

Narrated by: Eric Metaxas

From number one New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

On All Hallow's Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther's now famous 95 Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the best-selling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther's monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of faith, virtue, and freedom that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

©2017 Eric Metaxas (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A meticulously researched and detailed account of Luther’s life and times... a very human portrait.... Metaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story. The result is full, instructive, and pacey.” (The Washington Post)

“Metaxas knows how to tell a story and how to develop characters, and this talent makes his narrative at once gripping and accessible... an excellent glimpse of the whole of Luther’s life.” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice)

“Mr. Metaxas has a knack for capturing the heart and mind of his subjects... his conclusions about the 16th-century revolutionary are uniquely Metaxas, a deep and thoughtful writer with much to teach the world.” (The Washington Times)

Eric tells the riveting true story of Luther

and the profound impact he had on the world. Such a great story, told with great humor and emotion. Loved it! Especially enjoyed Eric narrating it himself. don't miss it!

I enjoyed and appreciated this book

This is an amazing historical look at the life of Martin Luther. I enjoyed the conversational nature of the author and attention to detail.

Luther

I was sad the book ended. I learned so much
I grew up as a Luthren and thought I had a grasp of the history. What a refreshing picture of the transformation in thinking and ideas due to the printing press and Martin Luther's tenacity and pursuit for truth.

The amazing life of a true man of God

This was my first audio book purchase and it set the bar for comparison very high. The author provides wonderful detail and insight into the stories and facts surrounding Luther's life, revelation, and devotion. I found myself looking for ways to free up more and more time in order to listen to the book.

Martin Luther

this is a very good read! Eric Metaxas has done an amazing job and peeling back the curtain of History on one of History's Greatest personalities.

a giant of the Western intellectual tradition

beautifully detailed and placed in accurate context. illustrative of Martin Luther's wit and communicative powers in dangerous times.

Exceptional. Strongly recommend l

Exceptional autobiography. I didn’t know much about Martin Luther. The author does an great job laying out his story in an engaging way. Lots of great details here. In addition, he does a great job of putting in context the impact of Luther’s life. Finally, he didn’t avoid the shocking Luther rants near the end of his life. Well done.

Martin Luther

You want to learn more of the Christian Life in Days gone by...this is the Book you need to read about the behind the scenes...that which most of us now take for granted... God Words must be preserved....

The first author to go viral

Eric Metaxas does an excellent job of describing not just Martin Luther's life, but also the influence of Luther's thought and writings on western civilization. Luther was the first author to go viral with the technology of his time (printing press and he did not become rich), the first one to bring conscience in human decision, and the first to speak against the oppression of the common man.

Well done

Very enjoyable but a little on the long side! Sometimes too detailed than necessary to understand the concept being discussed.