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Reviews original intent of the 95 thesis to spark academic debate on the church's authority to utilize the the treasury of grace as a basis to issue indulgences, and to review the practice of selling indulgences for sins yet to be committed. Instead this might be the first documented impact of the modern press and how the propagation of Luther's arguments went far beyond his and the Church's control.

In addition to the chronological history of ML, Metaxas reviews many of the false stories found in common hagiographies. Closely examines some of the most important events in ML history - promise made to St. Ann to become a monk during a violent thunder storm, his epiphany regarding the true nature of salvation and putting the 95 thesis back in the historical context.

Started this book in Dec and then got distracted. Starting over in the new year.

David Downing continues to deliver a captivating story in this second installment of the John Russell series. John, a British journalist cum American, living in Germany becomes entangled in the web of intrigue between the European powers. He does his best to leave himself an escape, but is finding that harder and harder to do.

Quite an incredible book. I didn't have exceptionally high expectations. What a surprise. Bing West does a tremendous job not only capturing the day to day heroism of these Marines, but also the Marine way of war. There is also discussions on the difference in the vision of prosecuting the war in Afghanistan between senior political / military leadership and the small unit commanders on scene. Great read!