The Life and Times of Martin Luther

by Meike Roth-Beck

Other authorsKlaus Ensikat (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2017

Description

A fascinating look at the ideas that founded the Protestant Church Wittenberg, Germany, 1517: Martin Luther publishes 95 theses criticizing the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. With that one defiant act, a conflict begins--a conflict that will spark the Protestant Reformation and ultimately lead to the division of the Christian church. This sophisticated book commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation by examining the details of Martin Luther's life and his lasting legacy.

Publication

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2017), 44 pages

User reviews

LibraryThing member halstead898
I am so excited about this book. It is very informative about the life of Martin Luther. It is written for older elementary students to understand but the information is so thorough that Middle and High School students could use this book for an introductory learning about Martin Luther. I also
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love how some of the Theses are explained. I am excited to share this book with my students.
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LibraryThing member thornton37814
Publishers are issuing many books on Martin Luther as we celebrate the 500th anniversary on the Reformation. Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg Church October 31, 1517. The action led to one of the greatest religious movements in history--the Protestant Reformation. Roth-Beck
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has written an engaging account of Luther's life for younger readers. He explains the religious culture of the time, how Luther came to be a monk, and how his studies led him to question the teachings of the church. The illustrations by Ensikat are well-done. There is a key to the illustrations at the end of the book, explaining each in further detail. While some younger readers would not be able to handle some of the vocabulary terms on their own, the book would make a great read-aloud book for parents to read and discuss with their children. The book will be very useful in Christian schools and home-schools. Even though it is aimed at a younger audience, it would provide a good overview for teens and adults interested in learning about Luther. I received an advance review copy of this title through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member FranklyMyDarling
I can't say enough good things about The Life and Times of Martin Luther by Meike Roth-Beck with English translation by Laura Watkinson, an illustrated book geared towards elementary-aged children. As an adult reader, I loved it. It's a wonderful introduction to the reformer and some of his
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teachings, including the "Ninety-five Theses." What really sets this book apart, though, are its magnificent illustrations by German illustrator Klaus Ensikat. The drawings are detailed, the colors vivid, faces expressive, and cityscapes charming. I look forward to sharing it with both young and adult readers.
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LibraryThing member SigmundFraud
The Life and Times of Martin Luther by Meike Roth-Beck is a wonderful children's book with awesome illustrations by Klaus Ensikat. This is a book to be read to young children or read by older children. It is a clear and concise story of Martin Luther, his life and what he was all about. He changed
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the history of the western world. I highly recommend this rewarding book for adults as well as children. I collect children's picture books with outstanding illustrations and this book qualifies.
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LibraryThing member hobbitprincess
I was completely captivated by this book. First, even though it is for young readers (not small children because the vocabulary is not simple), I learned a great deal that I didn't know about Martin Luther. The illustrations are delightful. I studied each one carefully, in context with the reading
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and also just for the pleasure of seeing the detail and the colors. I appreciate the glossary at the end also - very helpful for a younger audience. This is a book I will keep on my shelf and enjoy myself and, hopefully, with a grandchild in the years to come.
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LibraryThing member debnance
We can't just feel satisfied with truth as it is told to us by others; we need to be able to read and think for ourselves, even about important things like God. This is the message Martin Luther felt compelled to give to people, even amid the stranglehold the Catholic Church had on Europe of 1517.
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This book is a powerful story of a powerful and daring man, Martin Luther, who was able to crack open the ironclad rules imposed upon people by the leaders of the Catholic Church during times when to do so would bring heavy repercussions, even death. It reminds us that we need to always bring Martin Luther's freshness of thought to all the institutionalized dogma we are presented with today, even though we may challenge those who may try to crush us and marginalize us.

A beautifully illustrated and beautifully written introduction to a great man.
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LibraryThing member despond
Great short biography for children who can read longer books. Martin Luther the Reformer was instrumental in what we now called Protestants. This book provides a short biography to his life.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

44 p.; 9.6 inches

ISBN

0802854958 / 9780802854957
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