This is my stance (Martin Luther Biography)

Author: (American) Robert P. Maudry, translated by Lu Zhongshi, Gu Yue Ren
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Publishing Date: 1993-10-01
Features: Martin Luther is one of the most discussed, yet least understood, figures in modern church history. He himself wrote extensively, and subsequent research and commentary on him are abundant. Even scholars and experts rarely have the chance to fully explore his works, let alone ordinary people who are overwhelmed and find it difficult to begin. Reading this book can provide a simple yet comprehensive introduction, serving as a course for studying Martin Luther and the history of the Reformation.
Postscript: This is a biography that has gained widespread popularity in Europe and America, beloved by readers worldwide since its publication in 1978. It has sold over a million copies. Its immense popularity stems not only from its highly readable style but primarily because Martin Luther was a prophetic religious figure in modern world history. Especially in the eyes of Christians, he is seen as a modern apostle who revived the gospel faith and rebuilt the church. The author, Robert P. Maudry (1894–1984), was a professor of church history at Yale University in the United States and an authority on Reformation history. Most of the content in this book originated from his lectures while traveling, a crystallization of years of dedicated research and scholarship. With his exceptional literary talent, Maudry vividly portrays the life of Martin Luther, narrating the causes and consequences of the Reformation, the breakthrough of faith, the struggles of growth, and the joys and sorrows of his life. The book is filled with the author's rich emotions and sharp intellect, systematically bringing to life vivid historical figures before the reader. Martin Luther is one of the most discussed, yet least understood, figures in modern church history. He himself wrote extensively, and subsequent research and commentary on him are abundant. Even scholars and experts rarely have the chance to fully explore his works, let alone ordinary people who are overwhelmed and find it difficult to begin. Reading this book can provide a simple yet comprehensive introduction, serving as a course for studying Martin Luther and the history of the Reformation. I am grateful to the two translators for their dedication to this Chinese edition: Lu Zhongshi (chapters 1–3) and Gu Yue Ren (chapters 4–22).