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"A remarkable piece of writing that will have an enduring influence. With shrewd and canny insights, powerful prose, and wit, Richard Rex offers a persuasive and provocative tour through the early years of the Reformation."--Bruce Gordon, author of John Calvin's "Institutes of the Christian Religion": A Biography
"One of the most interesting and original studies of Luther that I've read in my career. Combining deep learning and analytical rigor with a wry sense of humor, Rex breaks through the crust of endlessly repeated scholarly narratives and interpretative assumptions that have long been taken for granted. The Making of Martin Luther is an important book."--Brad S. Gregory, author of The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society
Review Quotes: "Rex's nuanced account of Luther's theology, steeped in deep learning and wry humour, demands attention."---Susannah Monta, Times Literary Supplement