Karant-Nunn, Susan C.,

The personal Luther : essays on the reformer from a cultural historical perspective / by Susan C. Karant-Nunn. - Leiden ; Boston : Brill, (c)2017. - 1 online resource. - St. Andrews studies in Reformation history, .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Luther's ego-documents: cultural history and the reconstruction of the historical self -- Luther's conscience: a template for the modern west? -- Luther's friendship with Frederick the Wise -- Luther's relational God, finding a loving heavenly Father -- Fleshly work, the sex act as Christian liberty -- The masculinity of Martin Luther, theory, practicality, and humor -- The tenderness of daughters, the waywardness of sons. Martin Luther as a father -- Martin Luther's heart -- Martin Luther's perfect death -- The imprint of personality upon the Reformation.



9789004348882 9004348883

2017041951


Electronic Books.

BR334 / .P477 2017