Luther (2003) | Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth | An Important Piece of History

Luther (2003) | Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth | Great Movie

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Luther (2003)

	Luther (2003) Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth MGM (Video & DVD), 2004 average customer review:based on 206 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) stars as Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic, ravishingly beautiful (The New York Times)film that traces Luther's extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the people's liberation. Regional princes and the powerful Church wield a fast, firm and merciless grip on 16th-century Germany. But when Martin Luther issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leaderand hero. Even when threatened with violent death, Luther refuses to back down, sparkinga bloody revolution that shakes the entire continent to its core.

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An Important Piece of History

Throughout the history of Christianity and before, the religious Establishment has often been at odds with the faithful who take their religion personally. That syndrome continues in many forms today, with for example, a "building program" that becomes an end in itself rather than a channel for the worship of God.

With superb acting all around, "Luther" clearly defines the reasons and results of the Protestant Reformation in a way that will be understood and appreciated by modern Protestants and Catholics alike. In this case, Pope Leo's "building program" was St. Peter's Basilica. Martin Luther is presented as a sincere and dedicated young priest who is shocked and heartsick over the Pope's selling of indulgences (forgiveness of sin) in exchange for building fund contributions.

Martin Luther maintains his sincerity and humility throughout the movie, as the corruption of the Establishment becomes more and more apparent. He is awed by the realization of the power that his movement has unleashed. His many contributions to Christianity are brought out, including his hymns and his translation of the Holy Bible into German, "the language of the people."

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Great Movie

This movie will teach you about standing up for your beliefs. This is a great movie for the entire family and especially to teach integrity.

Very accurate

This is a very accurate presentation of Luther and the events that happened. I have read a couple of church history books and this movie is almost verbatem.

A Must See For All Lutherans

This was an excellent period piece that I highly recommend. Extremely well acted. History buffs will love it as will all Lutherans.

Good Movie.

Joseph Fiennes does a good job playing Martin Luther that wrote the 95 Theses which made people rebelle against the Catholic church's false teachings. Making & scaring people to buy indulgencses from the Catholic churhces for their salvation to go to heaven, Luther exposes the Catholic church & writes that salvation is from Christ alone & it can Not be earned, only accepted.

I recommend this film for people to watch.

**Watch a great documentry DVD filmed by PBS titled 'Empires: Martin Luther'.

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