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Martin Luther's Travel Guide: 500 Years of the 95 Theses: On the Trail of the Reformation in Germany
Offering a chance to visit key places connected to Martin Luther, this guide brings readers to each town, castle, and church where the famed German preached, spoke, or fought. Travelers will find information on the historic towns of Dresden, Eisleben, Erfurt, Gotha, Leipzig, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Weimar, and Worms. The book also includes stories about Luther's life and work as well as maps, timelines, full color pictures, hotel and restaurant recommendations, addresses, phone numbers, and websites. Fascinating and insightful, this guide will not only help travelers prepare for their trip but will also present facts and information on each historical site.
176 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2016
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December 2, 2016
A helpful travel guide for planning a pilgrimage to Germany and a nice introduction to Luther's life and times. It covers the major locations, people, and conflicts in Luther's life and work. Offers websites, hotel recommendations, and suggestions for travel by car or rail.
The only site in the book that I'm familiar with is Dresden, my mother's home town. My first visit to this beautiful city was shortly after the Wall came down and the Frauenkirche was still in ruins. It was amazing to see the church being rebuilt over subsequent visits and to attend services when the restoration was complete. The author ends her section on the Frauenkirche by saying the organ, "has not been rebuilt." I think this statement was intended to mean the original organ was not reproduced, but there IS an amazing organ in the church that was designed specifically for the space. I could sit and listen to it all day.
I'm no expert on the information provided, so cannot vouch for the accuracy of all the information, but the book has gotten me excited for my next visit to Germany. It will no doubt be a popular book for those planning trips and/or wanting to learn more about Luther's life.
The only site in the book that I'm familiar with is Dresden, my mother's home town. My first visit to this beautiful city was shortly after the Wall came down and the Frauenkirche was still in ruins. It was amazing to see the church being rebuilt over subsequent visits and to attend services when the restoration was complete. The author ends her section on the Frauenkirche by saying the organ, "has not been rebuilt." I think this statement was intended to mean the original organ was not reproduced, but there IS an amazing organ in the church that was designed specifically for the space. I could sit and listen to it all day.
I'm no expert on the information provided, so cannot vouch for the accuracy of all the information, but the book has gotten me excited for my next visit to Germany. It will no doubt be a popular book for those planning trips and/or wanting to learn more about Luther's life.
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