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BOOKS ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER'S LIFE
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Martin Luther: Visionary Reformer by Scott H. Hendrix, 2015
Biography examining both the personal and theological sides of Luther's life from birth to death. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: BR325. H46 2015
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Luther's Fortress: Martin Luther and His Reformation Under Siege by James Reston, Jr., 2015
Biography detailing Luther's time at Wartburg Castle, where he hid to escape persecution for heresy during the Reformation. Ebook (electronic book); must be accessed online through the library catalog.
Find it at the library: Ebook available through Anywhere College Library's ebrary (via WorldCat)
BOOKS ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER'S WRITINGS & THEOLOGY
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Three Treatises by Martin Luther, 1986 reprint
English translation of three letters Martin Luther wrote explaining his Ninety-Five Theses. This book is available in print or as an ebook (electronic book) via Open Library. You may access the electronic book via the Anywhere Library catalog.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: BR331.E5 J3 1970
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Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses: With Introduction, Commentary, and Study Guide by Timothy J. Wengert & Martin Luther, 2015
English translation and analysis of a key primary document in the Protestant Reformation. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
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Martin Luther's Theology: A Contemporary Interpretation by Oswald Bayer, 2008
Topic-based analysis of Luther's theology. A resource particularly for those interested in a complex, in-depth analysis. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
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The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology by Robert Kolb, Irene Dingel, & Lubomir Batka, 2014
Essays on the origins of Luther's theology and its application and impact around the world. Not as in-depth as the Bayer source noted above. This print book can only be used in the library and is not available for check-out.
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Martin Luther's Catechisms: Forming the Faith by Timothy J. Wengert, 2009
English translation and analysis of Luther's large and small catechisms, which discuss the ideas that helped shape Luther's Reformation-era beliefs. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
BOOKS ABOUT THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION
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A Reformation Reader: Primary Texts With Introductions by Denis Janz, 2008
Collection of more than 100 primary source texts from Lutheran, Calvanist, Anabaptist, and other leaders from the Reformation time period. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: BR301 .R44 2008
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The Oxford Illustrated History of the Reformation by Peter Marshall, 2015
Discusses the Protestant Reformation, its leaders, and its impacts around the world with the help of historical images and maps. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: BR305.3 .O94 2015
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Encyclopedia of Global Studies by Helmut K. Anheier, Mark Juergensmeyer, & Victor Faessel, 2012
Volumes three and four contain brief, overview entries on the Protestant Reformation and Protestantism.
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Historical Dictionary of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation by Michael A. Mullett, 2010
Provides over 300 definitions and short explanations of people, places, and events which occurred during the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation.
Find it at the library: Ebook available through ebrary Academic via Anywhere College Library catalog.
ONLINE DATABASES WITH ARTICLES (AND MORE) ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER & THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION
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ATLA Religion Database (Requires student ID and password for access)
Provides access to scholarly journal articles, book reviews, and essays related to topics of religion. Full-text available for some sources, but not all.
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JSTOR (Requires student ID and password for access)
Provides access to scholarly journal articles, book reviews, books, and primary sources related to several disciplines, including religion and history. Full-text available for most sources.
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Philosopher's Index (Requires student ID and password for access)
Provides access to scholarly journal articles, books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and anthologies connected to philosophy. May be particularly useful in investigating Luther's theology. Full-text available for some sources, but not all.
VIDEOS AND MUSIC ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER AND THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION
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Where Luther Walked by Roland H. Bainton, Ray J. Christensen, & Steve A. Kahenbeck, 2007
Thirty-minute documentary recounting the life of Martin Luther and the historic locations that defined his journey. DVD; check library catalog for availability.
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Martin Luther: Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth by Charles Manning & David A. Johnson, 2004
Four-disk (CD) recording of hymns and other music written by Martin Luther. CDs; check library catalog for availability.
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Reformation: The Individual Before God by Films for the Humanities & Sciences et al., 2011
One-hour streaming video exploring leaders of the Protestant Reformation, including Luther, Calvin, and others.
Find it at the library: Access online via the Anywhere College Library catalog.
OTHER BOOKS ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER & THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION
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Brand Luther: 1517, Printing, and the Making of the Reformation by Andrew Pettegree, 2015
Examines how the invention of the printing press impacted Martin Luther and the spread of the Reformation. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: BR325 .P48 2015
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Martin Luther's anti-Semitism: Against His Better Judgement by Eric W. Gritsch, 2012
Details the history and potential causes of Martin Luther's noted anti-Semitism. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
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The Whole Church Sings: Congregational Singing in Luther's Wittenberg by Robin A. Leaver, 2017
Discusses the impact and timing of congregational music during the Reformation. Print book; check library catalog for availability.
Find it at the library: Anywhere College Library Main (via WorldCat); Call Number: ML3168 .L438 2017
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