Wit of Martin Luther, the PB

by Eric W. Gritsch

Book Overview

Eric Gritsch ties Luther's wit and humor to his sharp polemical exploitation of the absurd or incongruous in service to his Reform. At a deeper level Luther'swit and witticisms reflected his keen appreciation of human frailty and theunknowability of things divine. Luther, Gritsch shows, especially relished humor in his interpretation of the Bible, in his pastoral relationships, and in hisencounters with death. Ultimately humor in face of mortality...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800638034
• ISBN13: 9780800638030
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Marty Rocks

I was amazed to find that this incredible theologian was also a great wit. Eric Gritsch has woven a rye story of the human and funny side of Martin Luther.