Happy Reformation Day! Martin Luther on Robbers, Suicide and the Mercy of God

The 2003 movie Luther may have left a bit to be desired, aesthetically speaking, but […]

David Zahl / 10.31.12

The 2003 movie Luther may have left a bit to be desired, aesthetically speaking, but it did contain a few undeniably powerful moments, not the least of which is the scene–based on a comment in his Table Talks–in which the Great Reformer encounters a local suicide. Be warned, it’s (appropriately) heavy:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMuWn2dnUw&w=600]

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2 responses to “Happy Reformation Day! Martin Luther on Robbers, Suicide and the Mercy of God”

  1. Easily the best scene of the whole movie. Thanks for reminding me of it!

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