Unveiling Misconceptions about Martin Luther

This chapter unravels the historical misconceptions surrounding Martin Luther's famous phrase 'Here I stand,' examining how it became widely known despite not being present in early sources. It explores the creation of a heroic, universalized image of Luther for diverse agendas and clarifies misrepresentations of his beliefs by different groups like Adolf Hitler. The chapter also delves into Luther's contributions to making the Bible accessible to all and challenges myths about his role in creating the first German language Bible.