How Luther Became the Reformer

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Focusing on the myth of Martin Luther, the book explores how his narrative was shaped in late 19th-century Germany and evolved through the tumultuous years following World War I, culminating in the rise of National Socialism. It examines why Protestant intellectuals embraced this version of Luther to foster German cultural unity, while also revealing the darker implications of this myth, including anti-Judaism and anti-Catholicism. Offering an ecumenical interpretation, it serves as a lens for understanding modernity and provides insights for resisting contemporary threats to democracy.