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Gustav A. Just
1847–1924
A Lutheran schoolteacher and religious writer from St. Louis, he is best remembered for clear, accessible works meant to guide ordinary readers through church history. His best-known book, Life of Luther, offers a concise and readable portrait of the Reformer for students and general audiences alike.
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About the author
Born in 1847 and dying in 1924, Gustav A. Just was a teacher associated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Sources connected with his work describe him as teaching at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran School in St. Louis.
He is chiefly known today for Life of Luther, a short biography of Martin Luther that was widely used as an introductory resource for younger readers and general audiences. The book combines a brisk overview of church history with a straightforward account of Luther's life and influence.
Just's writing is remembered less for literary flourish than for clarity, order, and a strong teaching purpose. That practical, instructional style makes his work a natural fit for readers who want a simple entry point into Lutheran history and the story of the Reformation.