Martin Luther's Reception of the Apostle Paul.

What is it about?

This book chapter offers a thorough overview of Luther's work on the writings of the Apostle Paul. Afterwards, I examine a series of sermons preached by Luther between 1514 and 1546, each of them on the Feast Day of the Conversion of St. Paul. Reading Luther's evolving exegesis of the story of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus, we find him addressing problems of grace and faith, sin and righteousness, in ways that epitomize some of the most powerful themes in his theology. This includes an unforgettable portrayal of the human being as tempted by the devil. Depending on our weaknesses and our presumed strengths, the devil changes his guise to achieve maximum results. The reader is in for a fascinating ride!

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