Martin Luther 
A Treatise on Christian Liberty [EPUB ebook] 

Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation, which radically transformed the landscape of Christianity in the 16th century. Luther was a German monk, theologian, and professor at the University of Wittenberg. His profound theological writings and teachings contributed to shaping the principles of the Lutheran tradition and Protestantism at large. His confrontation with the Catholic Church’s practices, most famously through his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, challenged the authority of the Pope and the doctrine of indulgences. As an author, Luther’s ‘A Treatise on Christian Liberty’ (1520), also known as ‘On the Freedom of a Christian’, is one of the most influential of his writings. In it, he expounds on the doctrine of justification by faith alone and the believer’s inner freedom in Christ. The text is a cornerstone work for understanding Lutheran theology and underscores the paradox of the Christian’s life as both a free sovereign, above all things, and a dutiful servant, subject to all. Luther’s literary style is characterized by its robust and candid rhetoric, making his works accessible and compelling. He was also instrumental in the translation of the Bible into German, which had a profound impact on both the German language and the dissemination of the Scriptures to ordinary people (Luther, M. A Treatise on Christian Liberty. 1520). Luther’s contributions to religious literature, the empowerment of individual faith, and the shaping of early modern Europe are undeniably profound and continue to be of great importance to theologians and historians alike.