Reformation
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People we should knowJonathan Edwards: The pastor who packed them in the pews while preaching the wrath of God
Much like today, during the early colonial years in America, preachers rarely spoke about the wrath of God – this did not seem the type…
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Church historyThere was a man: Ulrich Zwingli
“Many men are like unto sausages: Whatever you stuff them with, that they will bear in them.” – Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). “Start children…
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People we should knowWibrandis Rosenblatt: “Bride of the Reformation”
I can vividly recall how, as a child, I visited people with my father. In Holland I would ride in front of him as he…
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Book listsGet to know John Calvin
How can we get to know this beloved father in faith a little bit better? If you are Reformed you have heard the name of…
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Book ReviewsKatie Luther: the Graphic Novel
Mother of the Reformation by Susan K. Leigh illustrated by Dave Hill 95 pages / 2016 Rating: GOOD/Great/Gift My daughter recently asked, “Why aren’t there more…
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Book ReviewsThe Revolt: a novel in Wycliffe’s England
by Douglas Bond 269 pages / 2016 Rating: Good/GREAT/Give I was never a fan of Church history in school, but I’ve come to realize that…
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DramaGod’s Outlaw: The Story of William Tyndale
Drama 1988 / 93 minutes RATING: 6/10 This is a well-produced, well-acted period piece about “the father of the English Bible” and leader in the…
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Book ReviewsLuther: Echoes of the Hammer
by Susan K. Leigh illustrated by Dave Hill 2011 / 144 pages Rating: Good/GREAT/Give I think this is the perfect complement to Luther: the graphic novel,…
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Graphic novelsLuther: the graphic novel
by Rich Melheim illustrated by Jonathan Koelsch 2016 / 72 pages Rating: Good/Great/GIFT I’ve reviewed other “comic biographies” and never enjoyed one more. Luther is scripted like…
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AnimatedTwo Martin Luther animated shorts
If you’re looking for some longer Martin Luther-related films, check out our “Martin at the movies” post on three films that are all currently available…
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Church historyOriginal Sin: Luther’s other life-changing doctrine
Every Reformation Day we remember how God used Luther to teach the Church that we are justified by faith alone, not by what we do. But often…
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DramaJohn Hus: A journey of no return
Docudrama 2015 /55 minutes Rating: 7/10 This docudrama covers the last months of Reformer Jan Hus’s (1369-1415) life when he was imprisoned and awaiting trial…
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People we should know
Jonathan Edwards: The pastor who packed them in the pews while preaching the wrath of God
Much like today, during the early colonial years in America, preachers rarely spoke about the wrath of God – this did not seem the type…
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Book excerptsThe Reformation comes to Strasbourg
This past year we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and with the focus on Luther, but also other big names like Calvin, Knox…
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FamilyStorm and Luther’s forbidden letter
Family / Drama 105 minutes / 2017 RATING: 7/10 Storm Voeten is the 12-year-old son of a printer, living in 1500s Antwerp. Martin Luther has…
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Movie listsMartin at the movies
All four of these films can be viewed, for free at RedeemTV.com (you will have to sign up for a free account and provide your…
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DramaMartin Luther (1953)
Drama 1953 / 105 minutes Rating: 8/10 What sort of film is Martin Luther? The sort that gets produced by a church, and yet gets nominated…
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Adult fictionKatharina, Katharina: the story of Katharina Schutz Zell
by Christine Farenhorst 328 pages / 2017 Rating: Good/GREAT/Give In the past year, inspired by the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing up his 95…
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Book listsLearning about Luther: 10 titles your family will enjoy
Five hundred years ago a learned monk drew up 95 pointed arguments and asked for a debate. What he got was a revolution. Fast forward…
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HistoryUlrich Zwingli: Reformer in the shadows?
In 1983 churches all over the world commemorated the 500th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther. Ulrich Zwingli should have gotten the same sort…
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Adult biographiesThe Betrayal: A novel on John Calvin
by Douglas Bond 383 pages / 2009 Rating: Good/GREAT/Give If you want to get an understanding of the times Calvin lived in, this novel is…
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Children’s non-fictionMartin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World
by Paul Maier 32 pages / 2004 Rating: GOOD/Great/Give Take a look at your children’s bookshelves. How many of the stories there are about the history…
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Adult biographiesThe life of John Calvin
by Theodore Beza Rating: GOOD/Great/Give This biography has two strengths. First, it is short. Because it was originally written as an introduction to Calvin’s last published…
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Adult biographiesThe Legacy of Sovereign Joy
by John Piper 160 pages / 2000 Rating: GOOD/Great/Give Meet the giants! In this slim volume, John Piper tells the tales of Augustine, Martin Luther and John…