This sixth and final volume of Hartmann Grisar’s monumental biography Luther completes the German Jesuit scholar’s detailed study of the life, thought, and legacy of Martin Luther. Grisar examines Luther’s later years, his theology, and his enduring influence on religion, education, and European history from a critical Catholic perspective.
The work is among the most extensive scholarly treatments of Luther produced from a Catholic viewpoint, marshaling vast documentation and analysis. While its interpretation is shaped by the author’s standpoint, it offers a wealth of detail and engages seriously with Luther’s writings and reforms. For readers interested in the Reformation, religious history, and Luther’s impact on education and culture, this concluding volume is a substantial scholarly resource.