Ink Against the Devil

Ink Against the Devil Luther and His Opponents

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Publisher's Synopsis

Sixteenth-century Reformation Europe was a tumultuous time during which many defining ideas of the modern era were formulated. The technological advancement augured by the Gutenberg press allowed the unprecedented circulation of ideas among a growing legion of literate Europeans.

The writings of radical reformer Martin Luther were perhaps most influential of all. His opposition to the universal Roman Catholic Church fundamentally challenged the elites and their institutions. Along the way, Luther was opposed by the Church, the political powers of the day, and competing religious ideologies. Ink Against the Devil distills the major impulses from these debates that continue to resonate to this day.

This book will appeal to both lay and professional scholars of the Reformation and its major players with prose that is accessible and free of jargon. Loewen directly addresses the debates between Luther and his many foes, including Humanists like Erasmus and the sectarian opponents found among contemporary Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Of particular interest will be a focus on anti-semitism throughout Luther's published writings and sermons. There may be no other examples of this book's scope in such a natural, narrative presentation.

Book information

ISBN: 9781771121361
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Imprint: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 270.6092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 335
Weight: 490g
Height: 231mm
Width: 154mm
Spine width: 28mm