A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
By Jim Cromarty
Evangelical Press. 295 pages. £7.95
ISBN 0 85234 411 2
It hardly seems possible that a poor miner's son could ever be respected or feared by the world leaders of his day, but it actually happened! From the humblest beginnings, Martin Luther emerged to become one of the most influential figures in history. The whole enthralling story, with all its pathos, drama and courage, has been captured in this superb book.
Other accounts of Luther's life and work have been as carefully documented, but few have been told in such a readable way. With tenderness and insight, the author brings to light the deep spiritual travail of a young man searching but failing in his quest for peace with God. In today's religious world, the overwhelming conviction of sin felt by Luther is largely unknown, so to read of his intense struggle with conscience may be profoundly disturbing to anyone who has easily settled the big issue of their relationship to God. But to anyone wanting a solid basis for assurance that all is well, the reading of this book can only be helpful. I would suggest it is a publication with evangelistic potential, particularly among those who are seriously concerned about their spiritual state and find no answer in formal religion.
