Stories of the Reformation in Germany and England, For Young People

Stories of the Reformation in Germany and England, for Young People

First printed in 1860, contains short stories about:

• Martin Luther
• Nicholas Ridley
• Lady Jane Grey
• Edward VI (the youthful King of England who was dubbed “the British Josiah”)
• D’Aubigne’s A Child’s Life of Luther. Superb reading for ages 12 and up.

Table of Contents

1. Luther’s Childhood – Gathering sticks with his mother in the woods
2. Luther’s Singing through the Villages with his Companions – His Journey to Eienbach – Erfurt – Finding a Copy of the Holy Scriptures
3. Christmas Eve at Castle Gray
4. Luther Recovers and settles at Wittenburg – In 1510 sets out for Rome
5. Henry VIII.  King of England – Visits Castle Gray – Thomas Bilney the Martyr
6. The Bible Printed in England – Cranmer Archbishop
7. Nicholas Ridley, the Parson of Herne
8. Martin Luther leaves his Prison – Returns to Wittenburg – His Marriage in 1524 – Teaching his Children
9. Edward VI.  King of England – The Good Cause Prospers – Edward’s Death in 1553
10. Lady Jane Grey – Orders from the Council against Heretics – Queen Mary’s Death, 1558
11. Edward Burton of Longnor – Parson Rough of Islington – Gray’s Journey to Islington – Afterwards to Longnor – Death of Burton – Death of Queen Mary
12. Elizabeth, Queen of England – Joy throughout the Land

And finally:

A Child’s Life of Luther