Summarises the German reformer's (a young monk from a small town in Germany) life and topically treats his world view, enabling readers to delve into the man. Life magazine, in 2000, ranked his contribution to the betterment of the world, as the third most significant of all time.New entry in the Leaders In Action Series. Offers a spiritual biography of Martin Luther.New entry in the Leaders In Action Series. Offers a spiritual biography of Martin Luther.New entry in the Leaders In Action Series. Offers a spiritual biography of Martin Luther.New entry in the Leaders In Action Series. Offers a spiritual biography of Martin Luther.Luther: A Giant Among LeadersWhen called to account for himself in front of the emperor and representatives of the people--a single assembly embodying the greatest political and religious powers of the day--Luther defended his writings and pronouncements. Facing excommunication and execution, he was given a last chance to recant. He refused, replying that his conscience was bound by the Word of God. The nearly five centuries that have passed since that trial still reverberate with his final declaration to those powerful dignitaries: "Here I stand." This book focuses on that place where all of us must stand if we want to lead others to a better community, a better society, a better world. Luther: A Giant Among LeadersWhen called to account for himself in front of the emperor and representatives of the people--a single assembly embodying the greatest political and religious powers of the day--Luther defended his writings and pronouncements. Facing excommunication and execution, he was given a last chance to recant. He refused, replying that his conscience was bound by the Word of God. The nearly five centuries that have passed since that trial still reverberate with his final declaration to those powerful dignitaries: "Here I stand." This book focuses on that place where all of us must stand if we want to lead others to a better community, a better society, a better world. Luther: A Giant Among LeadersWhen called to account for himself in front of the emperor and representatives of the people--a single assembly embodying the greatest political and religious powers of the day--Luther defended his writings and pronouncements. Facing excommunication and execution, he was given a last chance to recant. He refuse