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This children’s book illuminates the life of Martin Luther, one of church history’s most important figures.
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.
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
More to Explore
| Age range: | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Jared Kennedy, T. Lively Fluharty |
| ISBN | 9781433592683 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | December 2024 |
| Dimensions | 133mm x 203mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 0.15 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 152 |
| Publisher | Crossway |
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.
Phenomenal. The Story of Martin Luther is so much more than a biography. It is perfectly aimed at engaging young readers with exceptional storytelling and compelling narrative, and it is artfully and thoughtfully organized with points of visual interest, compelling illustrations, maps, recap sections, study questions, and a timeline. The young people who engage with this work will not soon forget the rich theology, church history, and maybe even the Latin they’re encouraged to scribble in the book itself. But more importantly, they will most certainly be shaped by the beauty and power of the gospel on display and will (Lord willing) begin to see God at work in their own stories as part of their own timeline.
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.
