Timothy F. Lull (1943–2003)

Epiphany-OviedoELCA library section 2 B: Lutheranism, Lutheran writings. Oh, this short book is a treat. What would you ask Martin Luther if you could meet him? How would he look? Would he wear black professorial robes and a slouchy, dramatic flat hat? The author, president of the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, writes this delightful book about imaginary conversations with Luther.
The great reformer "pops" into Lull's office and on Lull's visits to Eisenach, Wittenberg and Weimar, Germany. Lull also includes a sermon about Katherine von Bora, Luther's religious and outspoken wife. Luther and Lull discuss many topics: faith, marriage, war, spirituality, and Luther's life story. They have a discussion in a German tavern over beers, but Luther can only sniff his longingly, no longer being mortal, you know. This clever book brings Luther to life as a man of learning, a teacher, and above all, a human being.… (meer)