Concordia Electronic Theological Library: Collection 4 (4 vols.)

Confessional writings of the Lutheran Church and other information essential to understanding the confessions. The Late Theodore G. Tappert, a distinguished church historian and author, was Schieren Professor of the History of Christianity at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He was also archivist of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and a consultant to the Lutheran Church in American’s Board of Publication.

This book explores the implications of the fact that Lutherans have always viewed themselves as "confessional"—and thus "confessing." The bold confessions serve as a model and an inspiration for all contemporary Christians who likewise want to proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

A reprint of the introductions intended to provide theological students with deeper insight into the origin and final form of the Lutheran symbols and a new appreciation for their purpose.

Analyzes the confessional understanding of the nature, functions and central content of Holy Scripture. It illustrates how the major interpretive principles employed in the Confessions derive from Scripture.