The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World (Kennedy)

Description

A monk, priest, and professor—Martin Luther was committed to a life of poverty and self-sacrifice. But despite all his good deeds, a storm still raged within his soul. It was only when Luther immersed himself in God’s word that he found peace through Jesus Christ and justification by faith alone.

This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through Luther’s life, highlighting how his writings transformed the church and eventually the world. The Story of Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of Scripture and the fundamental doctrine that the young monk discovered in Paul’s letters. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.

• Lively Biography: Explores the life of Martin Luther—a monk, priest, and professor who helped the church to clarify the doctrine of justification
• Written for Kids Ages 8–13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers to stay engaged
• Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history

Contents

Chapter 1: Thunder and a Vow (July 1505)
Chapter 2: Trembling Before the Father (1505–1506)
Chapter 3: He Went for the Saints (1510–1511)
Chapter 4: Coin in the Coffer (1517)
Chapter 5: Theologian of the Cross (1517–1518)
Chapter 6: I Cannot Recant (1520–1521)
Chapter 7: A Bible for the People (1521–1522)
Chapter 8: Years of Trouble (1522–1524)
Chapter 9: The Estate of Marriage (1523–1534)
Chapter 10: Hymns and Catechism (1527–1535)
Chapter 11: Chalk on the Table (1529)
Chapter 12: Final Words (1530–1546)

Conclusion: Lessons from a Life
Study Questions
Timeline
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Endorsements

“Jared Kennedy has crafted a fast-paced, fact-based guide to the life of Martin Luther, suitable for children yet worthwhile for any age. Luther is depicted as a man dependent on divine grace whose life was marked by both faith and failures.”
—Timothy Paul Jones, C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“The Story of Martin Luther is a lively tale about a lively man. Jared Kennedy recounts the complexities of Luther’s life in a way that is understandable, interesting, and relatable, without oversimplification or condescension. I can think of no better way to introduce children to the Protestant Reformation than by giving them this biography.”
—Betsy Childs Howard, Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author, Arlo and the Keep-Out Club

About the Illustrator

T. Lively Fluharty is an accomplished illustrator whose artwork has appeared in such publications as Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Focus on the Family. His work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Communications Arts, and Spectrum. Fluharty illustrated The Barber Who Wanted to Pray and The Boy and the Ocean, as well as Fool Moon Rising which he cowrote with his wife, Kristi.

About the Author

Jared Kennedy (ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as an editor at the Gospel Coalition. He is also cofounder of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps parents and church leaders share Jesus with the next generation, and the author of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible and Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission. Jared lives with his wife, Megan, and three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky, where they attend Sojourn Church Midtown.