On the base of Luther's tomb is inscribed, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. It is said to be the greatest hymn of the greatest man in the greatest period in German history. Historians declare that it ...

My mom saw the words “Ein feste burg ist unser gott” on top of the church. I told her it meant “A mighty fortress is our God.” She responded, “I wonder if that’s where Luther got the ...

Steven Ozment notes: "Even today a tour of German history can be a circular ... and in the 60 years since 1945. If A Mighty Fortress helps to modify such perceptions, it will have performed ...

Martin Luther’s bold “A Mighty Fortress is our God” has become a beloved, multi-purpose hymn. Over the centuries, it has carried soldiers into battle and pacifists away from batttle. The symbolism is ...