Luther the reformer : [electronic resource] the story of the man and his career / James M. Kittelson.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-326).

Includes indexes.

Pt. 1. The formation of the young man. The son of a peasant -- A man of sorrows -- A student of theology -- Pt. 2. The genesis of the reformer. The maturing professor -- The explosion -- The lines drawn -- The public disputant -- Pt. 3. An outlaw's work. The outlaw -- The exile -- Return to the fray -- Pt. 4. The true church. "False brethren" -- pastor and teacher -- Damnable Rome -- To build the church -- Pt. 5. The mature Luther. Negotiator for the faith -- Defender of the faith -- The last years -- "We are all beggars."