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Gustav A. Just
1847–1924
A longtime Lutheran schoolteacher in St. Louis, he wrote clear, compact religious history for students and general readers. His best-known work, a short life of Martin Luther, was valued as an accessible introduction to the Reformation.
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About the author
Gustav A. Just was a teacher in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and sources connected with his work identify him with Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran School in St. Louis. He lived from 1847 to 1924.
He is best known for Life of Luther, a brief biography of Martin Luther written for a broad audience. The book was designed to be straightforward and useful, with introductory chapters on church history and a concise account of Luther's life and influence.
Because so little biographical material is easily confirmed online, his published work gives the clearest picture of him: an educator interested in explaining Lutheran history in a simple, readable way for younger readers and ordinary church members.