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In a rousing speech on race, poverty, and economic justice - given less than a year before his assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. drives home the mission behind his Poor People's Campaign. It is a clear-eyed look at the disparity of wealth in America, what it means for people of all colors - and a message of inspiration dedicated to the power of the people.

"This magnificent work will be found to embrace not only all the essential doctrines of the Gospel of Christ, but also the whole "path of the just" (Prov. 4:18), in every station and relationship of life." (from the translator's preface) - Summary by Henry Cole

These my homilies concerning the prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ, which St. John has delivered down to us in his seventeenth chapter, I not only saw with pleasure printed and brought forth into public, but myself requested my particular friend, M. Caspar Cruciger, to undertake the labour of collecting them and reducing them into a regular form, (for I had not time and leisure to do it myself) that he might put them into the hands of others. For I was fully persuaded, that this crumb and this cup. of cold water would be useful and acceptable unto godly Christians who hunger and thirst after ...

Sermons from Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost preached by the famous German reformer Martin Luther.All who retain the good old custom of the fathers in reading Luther's Postil sermons on the Gospel and Epistle texts for each Sunday know what deep missionary thoughts are found in the sermons for Epiphany, Ascension Day and Pentecost. (Summary by Translator and InTheDesert)

Daily readings drawn from every century and every tradition of the Christian faith. Christianity through the ages... Ignatius, C.S. Lewis, John Calvin, Augustine, Catherine of Siena, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, Polycarp, John Wesley, Karl Barth, and Billy Sunday. These names, and so many others, fill the pages of church history. Yet they remain strangers to most of us. How Great Is Our God will introduce you to Christianity’s most influential thinkers from every century and every tradition—modernized for today’s reader.

Luther’s 95 Theses, written in Latin, were famously posted by Martin Luther on the door of the Castle Church, Wittenberg, on October 31, 1517, an event that came to be considered as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. The Theses focus on three main issues: selling forgiveness through indulgences, the pope’s claimed power of forgiveness, and the damage indulgences caused to sinners. The first thesis states, "When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, "Repent," he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance."

Take a tour of some of the most extraordinary thinkers in history with ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´. Packed with cherry-picked thoughts, reflections, and observations, it offers inspiring insights into almost every aspect of life, from love and death to art and politics. A superb addition to any coffee table, ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´ is ideal for those who need a bit of extra motivation. Born in Paris, Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) was one of the most highly-regarded poets of the 19th century.

With new forewords and an afterword by Martin Luther King III, Dr. Bernice A. King, and Dexter Scott King Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legendary speech at the March on Washington, part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins On August...

LUTHER ON THE CREATION: A CRITICAL AND DEVOTIONAL COMMENTARY ON GENESIS by Martin Luther, hero of the Reformation, the greatest of the Teuton Church fathers, and the father of protestant Church literature. - Summary from the title page

In his "Dear Genesis" Luther proved that the free Evangelical religion he taught was not new, but as old as the first book of the Bible, and that it does not consist in outward forms, organizations and pomp, but in true faith in Christ in our hearts and lives. Genesis contains the only historic records accessible of the first 2364 years of the 4004 years before Christ. It is worthy of study in our day as it was in the days of the Reformation. This, the second volume of Luther's great commentary on Genesis, ... covers chapters four to nine inclusive of Genesis. - Summary by J. N. Lenker

Martin Luther was a German priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.

Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Gabourey Sidibe head a cast of beloved actors performing 23 selections from the speeches, sermons, and essays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—many never recorded during his lifetime. For the first time, teachers, students, and thoughtful listeners can hear dramatic interpretations of Dr. King’s words, chosen and introduced by Cornel West.

Dr. King’s best-selling account of the civil rights movement in Birmingham during the spring and summer of 1963 On April 16, 1963, as the violent events of the Birmingham campaign unfolded in the city’s streets, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., composed a letter from his prison cell in response...

Listen "live" to one of the most iconic orators of all times in this packed-full collection of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. King's rich and passionate style of delivery will transport you back to the era of the civil-rights movement, when King advocated non-violent resistance in the pursuit of equality and dignity not only for blacks but for all mankind. Seldom has any leader since inspired and captivated an audience worldwide and motivated a nation to action.

Millions of people are asking this question as our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many people are arguing the only way to solve our country’s problems is to turn away from the principles in the Declaration—yet Charles Koch and Brian Hooks make the compelling case that more fully applying those principles is essential to uniting our country and creating a future where everyone can lead a life of meaning.

Dive into the heart of Lutheran doctrine with the Smalcald Articles, a pivotal summary crafted by Martin Luther in 1537 for the Schmalkaldic Leagues meeting. Commissioned by Elector John Frederick of Saxony, these articles were intended to prepare for an ecumenical Council of the Church. While they werent formally adopted during the 1537 meeting, their influence was profound, leading to their inclusion in the Book of Concord in 1580 as key confessions of the Lutheran faith. (from Wikipedia)

In 1520, during the early days of the Reformation, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of pivotal texts directed at the German Nobility, the Church, and the Christian community. The first of these, To the Christian Nobility, boldly confronts the three barriers that the papacy has erected to shield itself from reform. Luther goes on to highlight three critical issues that require the attention of a council and presents 27 essential proposals for the reformation of Christendom. Join us as we explore this foundational work that challenged the status quo and ignited a religious revolution. (Summary by...

Luthers Small Catechism, authored by Martin Luther and first published in 1529, serves as a foundational guide for the religious education of children. This essential text explores The Ten Commandments, The Apostles Creed, The Lords Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, The Office of the Keys & Confession, and The Sacrament of the Eucharist. Recognized as an authoritative statement of Lutheran belief within the Lutheran Book of Concord, the Small Catechism remains a vital resource in contemporary Lutheran churches, particularly for youth education and Confirmation. (from Wikipedia)

Dive into the profound teachings of Martin Luther with this curated collection, translated by Henry Cole. This first volume of a four-part series features what Cole deems the most impactful of Luthers writings, including nine inspiring sermons. Central to Luthers message is the powerful truth that salvation comes through faith alone, not through our own efforts. He passionately reiterates this theme, encouraging us to relinquish our striving and instead offer our works as acts of love and service, fully embracing Gods grace. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

Martin Luthers Large Catechism, published in April 1529, is a significant work that combines his writings with essential Christian texts, primarily aimed at clergymen to enhance their teaching to congregations. This influential book is thoughtfully divided into five key sections The Ten Commandments, The Apostles Creed, The Lords Prayer, Holy Baptism, and The Sacrament of the Altar. It was later included in The Book of Concord in 1580, solidifying its importance in Christian doctrine.