Young man Luther
Book • 1958
In 'Young Man Luther,' Erik Erikson conducts a psychoanalytic examination of Martin Luther's early life, particularly the period between 1505 and 1512 when Luther was in his mid-20s.
Erikson argues that Luther's severe identity problems, influenced by his strict upbringing, his relationship with his father, and the medieval cultural and religious context, played a crucial role in his eventual rebellion against the Catholic Church.
The book explores key events in Luther's life, such as his decision to become a monk against his father's wishes and his 'fit in the choir,' which Erikson interprets as a critical moment in Luther's identity crisis.
Erikson's analysis highlights how Luther's personal struggles and existential questions shaped his religious and reformative endeavors.
Erikson argues that Luther's severe identity problems, influenced by his strict upbringing, his relationship with his father, and the medieval cultural and religious context, played a crucial role in his eventual rebellion against the Catholic Church.
The book explores key events in Luther's life, such as his decision to become a monk against his father's wishes and his 'fit in the choir,' which Erikson interprets as a critical moment in Luther's identity crisis.
Erikson's analysis highlights how Luther's personal struggles and existential questions shaped his religious and reformative endeavors.
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