The Table Talk of Martin Luther, Martin Luther
The Table Talk of Martin Luther, Martin Luther
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The Table Talk of Martin Luther

Author: Martin Luther, Joannes Aurifaber, William Hazlitt, Thomas S. Kepler

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/25/2015


Synopsis

“The Bible is alive,” declared Martin Luther, “it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me.” The Protestant Reformation’s seminal leader possessed a gift for evocative speech, and he was as articulate and outspoken in private as he was in public. Fortunately for posterity, some of Luther’s loyal followers took note of his informal speeches.The Table Talk of Martin Luther consists of excerpts from the great reformer’s conversations with his students and colleagues, in which he comments on life, the church, and the Bible. Collected by Johannes Aurifaber, Anton Lauterbach, and other close associates of Luther, these absorbing anecdotes reveal the speaker’s personality and wisdom. This text is based on the English translation by lawyer and author William Hazlitt, son of the celebrated essayist.

About Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German scholar, priest, theologian, and religious reformer and is considered one of the chief figures in European history. Arguing that money couldn’t buy freedom from God’s punishment for one’s sins, he laid the foundation for Protestant Reformation and greatly influenced the fields of politics, religion, education, and economics through his work and writings.

About William Hazlitt

William Hazlitt (1811–1893) was an English lawyer and author. Besides legal works and his Classical Gazetteer, for which he is perhaps best known, he produced many translations, among them Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris, Jules Michelet’s History of the Roman Republic, and the works of Michel de Montaigne. He also oversaw the posthumous publication and republication of many of the works of his father, the celebrated critic and essayist William Hazlitt.

About Bob Souer

Bob Souer is a full-time professional storyteller, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has narrated broadcast and nonbroadcast projects for corporations and ministries across North America. His voice has been heard on PBS, the History Channel, the Military Channel, and many other networks. He has also narrated radio and television programs for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, D. James Kennedy Ministries, SIM, and Compassion International.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Douglas on June 14, 2009

Luther is a hoot. Outrageous, dogmatic, screwy, shrewd, bombastic, and the real thing. What a Christian that man was.......more

Goodreads review by Jared on September 19, 2018

I mean. It's Martin Luther speaking gospel and talking smack around his friends and students. How could it be anything but awesome?......more

Goodreads review by ValeReads on December 09, 2021

Edifying, encouraging, hilarious, spot-on, a little off, and occasionally whackadoodle. I'd like to revisit this sometime in print. With its brief entries, it'd be a perfect book for bathroom reading. I am sore displeased with Blackstone Audio for claiming this edition is unabridged when entire secti......more

Goodreads review by Jack on April 04, 2020

Found this hidden at a used bookstore it’s a very tiny book. A pamphlet really that has some selections from Luther’s Tabletalk.......more

Goodreads review by Katy on August 03, 2007

Warm, unguarded talk around the table with friends that gives a sense of the friendships and discussions that Martin and Katie were involved in.......more