Wit of Martin Luther, the PB
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Eric Gritsch ties Luther's wit and humor to his sharp polemical exploitation of the absurd or incongruous in service to his Reform. At a deeper level Luther'swit and witticisms reflected his keen appreciation of human frailty and theunknowability of things divine. Luther, Gritsch shows, especially relished humor in his interpretation of the Bible, in his pastoral relationships, and in hisencounters with death. Ultimately humor in face of mortality...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0800638034
ISBN13:9780800638030
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Fortress Press
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.34 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 4.4" x 7.1"
Customer Reviews
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Marty Rocks
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I was amazed to find that this incredible theologian was also a great wit. Eric Gritsch has woven a rye story of the human and funny side of Martin Luther.
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