Became aware of this film recently. It is definitely worth a look to refresh our memories; learn more about the events in the life of the Protestant Reformation’s transformative figure; and gain an appreciation for the theological issues at that time:
I am of course familiar with the history of Martin Luther . I married a Lutheran girl and studied him in a college course and his singular role in fight against indulgences. Will never forget singing ” A mighty fortress is our God. Luther reportedly said “Here I stand. I can do no other”
The film ends with these words in German:
“What happened at Augsburg pushed open the door of religious freedom. Martin Luther lived for another 16 years, preaching and teaching the Word. He and Katharina von Bora enjoyed a happy marriage and six children. Luther’s influence extended into economics, politics, education and music, and his translation of the Bible became a foundation stone of the German language. Today over 540 million people worship in churches inspired by his Reformation.”
A major figure, Fred. There is no doubt about that. I thought the film really brought the whole thing to life.