Brand Luther

"Brand Luther" offers a groundbreaking exploration of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, revealing how his ideas rapidly spread across Europe through the revolutionary medium of print. Historian Andrew Pettegree examines the intersection of religion and the burgeoning printing industry, highlighting Luther's role as a communicator and the world's first mass-media figure. With the collaboration of artist Lucas Cranach, Luther crafted impactful pamphlets that not only changed religious discourse but also established a new marketplace of ideas. This compelling narrative reshapes our understanding of a transformative era in history as it approaches the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.