True Faith in the True God: An Introduction to Luther's Life and Thought, Revised and Expanded Edition

One of Germany's leading theological educators has put it all together: a reliable overview of Luther's earthshaking life, a crystal clear outline to his seminal thinking, and choice excerpts from his voluminous writings. If you want a succinct overview of this heroic, bigger-than-life figure, here's a good place to start. 300 pages, softcover. Fortress.