Count Ulrich of Lindburg A Tale of the Reformation in Germany William Henry Giles Kingston Books
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Count Ulrich of Lindburg A Tale of the Reformation in Germany William Henry Giles Kingston Books
This is a good Kindle edition, free of editing issues, except for some minor formatting/editing problems, which are easily ignored. One of those is that the TOC, which is active, is located at the end of the book instead of at the front where it belongs.This small volume is by 19th century writer, William H.G. Kingston, best known for his myriad books of adventure, written mainly for boys and youth. Kingston wrote this book in 1868, fairly early in his writing career. The story begins only 4 years after the 1521 Diet of Worms where the great Reformer, Martin Luther, was called to answer for his perceived errors in his Ninety-five Theses and other teachings.
The fictional Count Ulrich of the book's title and his son, Eric, have been gripped by the tenants of the new reformed teachings. However, the other family members are divided in their loyalties. Eric's mother, Margaret, is steeped in the false teachings and superstitions of her church and is blindly loyal to her parish priest. Eric's sister, Ava, has joined a distant convent, although we later learn she has second thoughts after coming into contact with Protestant literature.
With his father's blessing, Eric sets off for Wittenberg to study under Martin Luther and other reformers. Along the way he is captured and held hostage in the castle of a rival baron. Thankfully, early in his imprisonment, the baroness, an emerging Protestant herself, is contacted by Luther to help bring about Eric's release. The Baron soon comes under the influence of the gospel message of grace and his life is changed.
Now freed, Eric continues on his way to Wittenberg where he immerses himself in theological study. He emerges from his training as a great admirer of Luther and dedicated follower of the Protestant movement. Returning home, he is delighted to learn that his father also has become devoted to the Protestant faith. The task confronting them now is to lead Dame Margaret out of her false beliefs, as well as devise a mission to rescue Ava from the convent. Both endeavors are eventually successful.
Ostensibly, the tale is about Ulrich von Lindburg and his family. However, it is soon apparent to the reader that Kingston has formed a few incidents from the family's life as a way to introduce his readers to the Protestant Reformation and the essential teachings of this important movement. Many of Luther's sermons and writings are captured in brief and incorporated within the book. Other reformed teachings are liberally spread throughout.
The author obviously had no affection for the superstition and heretical teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. "Fasts, penances, invocation of saints, masses for the dead, purgatory, indulgences, are all the inventions of the popes to put money into their pockets, or into the pockets of the priests, their supporters, or of the devil, to lead souls astray," observes one of the main characters. Neither was Kingston very charitable toward the medieval church leaders who mistreated and abused the early Protestants. But, in my opinion, when he portrays the fanatical behavior on both sides, Kingston is pretty even-handed. And while he clearly has a message to convey, nevertheless, he stops short of being polemic or antagonistic. Instead he allows the historical figures to speak for themselves within his story and trusts that his readers will recognize the truth.
Overall, Kingston's little book provides an interesting historical setting for the birth of the Protestant Reformation and the spiritual and cultural upheaval that followed. The clear message is that only the gospel of free grace can overcome darkness and sin and make rebellious persons right with God. All other attempts to justify oneself before God are folly. An encouraging reminder for Reformation Day, October 31st.
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Count Ulrich of Lindburg A Tale of the Reformation in Germany William Henry Giles Kingston Books Reviews
This is a good edition, free of editing issues, except for some minor formatting/editing problems, which are easily ignored. One of those is that the TOC, which is active, is located at the end of the book instead of at the front where it belongs.
This small volume is by 19th century writer, William H.G. Kingston, best known for his myriad books of adventure, written mainly for boys and youth. Kingston wrote this book in 1868, fairly early in his writing career. The story begins only 4 years after the 1521 Diet of Worms where the great Reformer, Martin Luther, was called to answer for his perceived errors in his Ninety-five Theses and other teachings.
The fictional Count Ulrich of the book's title and his son, Eric, have been gripped by the tenants of the new reformed teachings. However, the other family members are divided in their loyalties. Eric's mother, Margaret, is steeped in the false teachings and superstitions of her church and is blindly loyal to her parish priest. Eric's sister, Ava, has joined a distant convent, although we later learn she has second thoughts after coming into contact with Protestant literature.
With his father's blessing, Eric sets off for Wittenberg to study under Martin Luther and other reformers. Along the way he is captured and held hostage in the castle of a rival baron. Thankfully, early in his imprisonment, the baroness, an emerging Protestant herself, is contacted by Luther to help bring about Eric's release. The Baron soon comes under the influence of the gospel message of grace and his life is changed.
Now freed, Eric continues on his way to Wittenberg where he immerses himself in theological study. He emerges from his training as a great admirer of Luther and dedicated follower of the Protestant movement. Returning home, he is delighted to learn that his father also has become devoted to the Protestant faith. The task confronting them now is to lead Dame Margaret out of her false beliefs, as well as devise a mission to rescue Ava from the convent. Both endeavors are eventually successful.
Ostensibly, the tale is about Ulrich von Lindburg and his family. However, it is soon apparent to the reader that Kingston has formed a few incidents from the family's life as a way to introduce his readers to the Protestant Reformation and the essential teachings of this important movement. Many of Luther's sermons and writings are captured in brief and incorporated within the book. Other reformed teachings are liberally spread throughout.
The author obviously had no affection for the superstition and heretical teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. "Fasts, penances, invocation of saints, masses for the dead, purgatory, indulgences, are all the inventions of the popes to put money into their pockets, or into the pockets of the priests, their supporters, or of the devil, to lead souls astray," observes one of the main characters. Neither was Kingston very charitable toward the medieval church leaders who mistreated and abused the early Protestants. But, in my opinion, when he portrays the fanatical behavior on both sides, Kingston is pretty even-handed. And while he clearly has a message to convey, nevertheless, he stops short of being polemic or antagonistic. Instead he allows the historical figures to speak for themselves within his story and trusts that his readers will recognize the truth.
Overall, Kingston's little book provides an interesting historical setting for the birth of the Protestant Reformation and the spiritual and cultural upheaval that followed. The clear message is that only the gospel of free grace can overcome darkness and sin and make rebellious persons right with God. All other attempts to justify oneself before God are folly. An encouraging reminder for Reformation Day, October 31st.
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