Books on Martin Luther

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I’m looking specifically for book recommendations (I just can’t sit that long at the computer and read) from a Catholic perspective. I would like the book to be FAIR to both sides. (ie no Luther bashing or Catholic bashing) Just the facts!

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I personally liked
“THE ROOTS OF THE REFORMATION” by Karl Adam.

It is a really good book. Does a good job of explaining why Luther broke away, said what he did and did not believe and gave some justification of what he was precisely rebelling/protesting against. It also didn’t pull any punches on what the problems in the Church were at the time. I highly recommend it!

The book concludes (rightly or wrongly) that Luther would have been fine with the Church after…hmmm…I think the first Vatican council…someone could/should correct me on that if I’m wrong (wrong about what the book says, not their understanding of Luther …

John
 
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DonaNobisPacem:
I’m looking specifically for book recommendations (I just can’t sit that long at the computer and read) from a Catholic perspective. I would like the book to be FAIR to both sides. (ie no Luther bashing or Catholic bashing) Just the facts!

Thanks!
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You may want to get “The Reformation in Germany” by Joseph Lortz.

You can get it it here…

ken
 
A while back, I read White Robe, Black Robe
by Charles L. Mee. This seemed fairly balanced, perhaps a bit leaning in favor of Luther.
 
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DonaNobisPacem:
I’m looking specifically for book recommendations (I just can’t sit that long at the computer and read) from a Catholic perspective. I would like the book to be FAIR to both sides. (ie no Luther bashing or Catholic bashing) Just the facts!

Thanks!
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A new and controversial entry into the field:

Martin Luther

If you read the reviews, you may get a feel for the controversy.

Peace in Christ…Salmon
 
The Lord NEVER ceases to amaze me!

Today I got a copy of the book The Roots of the Reformation by Karl Adam in the mail!!! :yup: And I did not order it!

Thank you yochumjy for suggesting it!

Thanks to all!
 
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