A Sure Ground on Which to Stand: The Relation of Authority and Interpretive Method in Luther’s Approach to Scripture

by Mark D. Thompson

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2006

Overview

This study from Mark Thompson examines Luther’s most significant comments on the nature and use of Scripture, locating each in its literary and historical context. Thompson explores a series of connections in Luther’s thought, analyzing his scattered statements in terms of four categories reflected in his own terminology: inspiration (inspiratio), unity (tota scriptura), clarity (claritas scripturae), and sufficiency (sola scriptura). Thompson seeks to identify the elements that enable Luther to move with confidence between his statements about the authority of Scripture and his interpretive method.

Product Details

• Title: A Sure Ground on Which to Stand: The Relation of Authority and Interpretive Method in Luther’s Approach to Scripture
• Author: Mark D. Thompson
• Series: Studies in Christian History and Thought
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2006
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546; Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--16th century; Bible › Hermeneutics
• ISBNs: 9781597527347, 1597527343, 9781842271452, 1842271458
• Resource ID: LLS:SRGRNDPPRSCRPTR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:07:53Z

About Mark D. Thompson

Head of Department of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics, Moore Theological College.