Martin Luther's Christmas Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780806635774)

Martin Luther's conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful new gift edition of a classic collection combines all three. In thirty compelling Christmas excerpts from his sermons, Luther vividly portrays the human realism of the Nativity: Mary's distress at giving birth with no midwife or water; Joseph's misgivings; the Wise Men's perplexity; and Herod's cunning. Throughout, Luther suggests the question: If we had lived in Bethlehem when Jesus was born, would we have believed that this newborn baby was God in human form? And he reminds us that keeping Christmas is a year-around mission of caring for those in need. Nine elegant illustrations by Luther's contemporaries-including four by noted engraver Albrecht Durer-capture timeless scenes from the Christmas story. And two of Luther's beautiful Christmas carols are included on the final pages of the book.

Author: Roland H. Bainton, Martin Luther
ISBN-10: 0806635770
ISBN-13: 9780806635774
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1997
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.28h x 7.04w x 0.24d