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The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

Francisco, Adam

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

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ISBN10: 1964419948
ISBN13: 9781964419947
Publisher: 1517 Publishing
Published: Jul 14 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.50 Width: 4.90 Depth: 7.90
Language: English

In the first half of the 16th century, Western Christendom stood at a crossroads. The Ottoman Empire, led by sultans who claimed the mantle of the caliphate, pressed deep into Europe, while within its own borders the unity of the church and society in general fractured in the wake of the Reformation. The Turk at the Door explores this convergence of empires, ideas, and fears through the eyes of Martin Luther, who viewed the Turks not merely as a geopolitical and religious force but as both the rod of God's anger and the Devil's last great assault against Christ's church. In sermons, tracts, and books Luther offered an interpretation of the times and advice for the future--one that rejected crusade, refined the concept of just war, and rooted Christian endurance in faith rather than violence. Historian and theologian Adam S. Francisco brings to life the world Luther inhabited. Bridging the gap between academic scholarship and accessible narrative, The Turk at the Door reveals a reformer who, amid the terrors of his time, articulated a theology that continues to speak to ours.

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