The Augsburg Fortress Lutheran Studies Collection contains six volumes on Martin Luther’s theology, with contributions from various disciplines. The collection analyzes Luther’s relationship with philosophy, including his philosophical formation, influence on major philosophers, … more
What are the essentials of Lutheran theology? This collection examines this question from a number of different angles. Lutheran Theology examines the genesis and development of Lutheran theology, affirming and critiquing along the way. Luther: A Guide for the Perplexed presents … more
…allows four contributors to make a case for the following views: Baptist, Reformed, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic. Contents Baptist View: Christ's Presence as a Memorial, Russell D. Moore Reformed View: The Real Presence of Christ, I. John Hesslink Lutheran View: Finding the Right Word, David … more
…pedagogical lifeboat. It will steer readers to a reform of intergenerational Christian education. —Eric W. Gritsch, professor of Church history, Lutheran Theological Seminary Product Details Title: Martin Luther’s Catechisms: Forming the Faith Author: Timothy J. Wengert Publisher: Augsburg … more
…for church membership? These and other questions are explored in this thought-provoking book. Contents Baptist View: Baptism as a Symbol of Christ's Saving Work, Thomas J. Nettles Reformed View: Baptism as a Sacrement of the Covenant, Richard L. Pratt, Jr. Lutheran View: God's Baptismal … more
…genuine charity Praise for the Print Edition These are clear, instructive, thoroughly evangelical, and highly edifying. They will serve as good models for young ministers, in style, spirit, and directness of address. —Lutheran Observer Product Details Title: Pauline Charity: Discourses on … more
…of the meal. —Ralph W. Klein, Christ Seminary-Seminex Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Gordon Lathrop has juxtaposed two of his loves in this volume: the Gospels and the Christian assembly. He reminds us that the Gospels were addressed to … more
…Pages: 240 Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 While other volumes are available that introduce readers to the theology of Martin Luther, this volume from two eminent Lutheran professors offers a unique approach. Rather than surveying traditional theological subject headings, they focus … more
…resulted in two Protestant confessions. The Lutherans presented Charles V with the Augsburg confession, while Zwingli produced his own, "Fidei ratio" (Account of Faith). As the Reformation grew across Switzerland and other nearby countries, cantons (states) were split between those … more
…much as they split churches, as theology became twisted to justify oppression. In Slavery and the Bible, Schaff responded to urgent requests for clarification and advice. The volume is derived from a sermon delivered at the Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, Maryland in the early days of … more
…spirituality, Trinity Lutheran Seminary Jonathan Linman is Bishop’s Assistant for Formation in the Metro New York Synod of the ELCA and adjunct faculty at General Theological Seminary in New York City. He holds his doctorate from Duquesne University. Introduction to Christian Liturgy Author: Frank … more
…at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX. He is the author of The Word of the Cross in a World of Glory and Cross in Tensions: Luther's Theology of the Cross as Theologico-Social Critique. From Orality to Orality: A New Paradigm for Contextual Translation of the Bible Author: James … more
…into the forefront of the discussion. This work makes lasting contributions to our understanding of the synoptic tradition and the social history of Jewish and Christian origins. —Douglas E. Oakman, professor of New Testament, Pacific Lutheran University Having launched the current … more
…cornerstone work within the Hebrew Bible, a crossroads between prophecy, poetry, wisdom, ancestral and national narrative, and ritual instruction. Klaus-Peter Adam is an associate professor of Old Testament at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Mark Leuchter is director of Jewish Studies … more
One of the most influential of the Reformed catechisms is the Heidelberg Catechism (also known as the Palatinate Catechism). Combining the best of Lutheran and Reformed teaching, and counteracting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, it is an instructional manual on the basics … more
